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<br />Measures to be implemented by the City of Paris, to manage limited water <br />supplies and reduce water demand will include reduced or discontinued flushing <br />of water mains, use of reclaimed water for non-potable purposes, and stringent <br />operation of the Water Treatment Plant concerning filter backwashing. Levels in <br />elevated storage tanks will be operated at lower levels that are consistent with <br />maintaining good fire protection, but will reduce water pressure to individual <br />households. <br /> <br />(3) <br /> <br />Water Use Restrictions for Reducing Demand: <br /> <br />a. <br /> <br />The City Manager, or his/her designee(s), will contact wholesale <br />water customers to discuss water supply and/or demand <br />conditions and will request that wholesale water customers <br />initiate additional mandatory measures to reduce non-essential <br />water use (e.g., implement Stage 3 of the customer's drought <br />contingency plan). <br /> <br />b. <br /> <br />The City Manager, or his/her designee(s), will initiate pro rata <br />curtailment of water diversions and/or deliveries for each <br />wholesale customer according to the procedures specified in <br />Section 34-179 of this Article. <br /> <br />c. <br /> <br />The City Manager, or his/her designee( s), will provide a weekly <br />report to news media with information regarding current water <br />supply and/or demand conditions, projected water supply and <br />demand conditions if drought conditions persist, and consumer <br />information on water conservation measures and practices. <br /> <br />(e) <br /> <br />Stage 4 - Emergency Water Shortage Conditions <br /> <br />Whenever emergency water shortage conditions exist as defined in Section <br />34-177 (e) of this Article, the City Manager, or his/her designee(s), shall: <br /> <br />(1) <br /> <br />(2) <br /> <br />(3) <br /> <br />(4) <br /> <br />Assess the severity of the problem and identify the actions needed and <br />time required to solve the problem. <br /> <br />Inform the responsible official of each wholesale water customer by <br />telephone or in person and suggest actions, as appropriate, to alleviate <br />problems. <br /> <br />When appropriate, notify city, county, and/or state emergency <br />response officials for assistance. <br /> <br />Undertake necessary actions, including repaIrS and/or cleanup as <br />needed. <br /> <br />-26- <br />