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• <br /> (ii) utilization of alternative water sources and/or alternative delivery mechanisms <br /> with the prior approval of the executive director as appropriate (e.g., interconnection <br /> with another water system, temporary use of a non - municipal water supply, use of <br /> reclaimed water for non - potable purposes, etc.). <br /> (H) The drought contingency plan must include the procedures to be followed for <br /> the initiation or termination of each drought response stage, including procedures for <br /> notification of the public. <br /> (I) The drought contingency plan must include procedures for granting variances to <br /> the plan. <br /> (J) The drought contingency plan must include procedures for the enforcement of <br /> mandatory water use restrictions, including specification of penalties (e.g., fines, <br /> water rate surcharges, discontinuation of service) for violations of such restrictions. <br /> (2) Privately -owned water utilities. Privately -owned water utilities shall prepare a drought <br /> contingency plan in accordance with this section and incorporate such plan into their tariff. <br /> (3) Wholesale water customers. Any water supplier that receives all or a portion of its water <br /> supply from another water supplier shall consult with that supplier and shall include in the <br /> drought contingency plan appropriate provisions for responding to reductions in that water <br /> supply. <br /> (b) A wholesale or retail water supplier shall notify the executive director within five business <br /> days of the implementation of any mandatory provisions of the drought contingency plan. <br /> (c) The retail public water supplier shall review and update, as appropriate, the drought <br /> contingency plan, at least every five years, based on new or updated information, such as the <br /> adoption or revision of the regional water plan. <br /> Source Note: The provisions of this §288.20 adopted to be effective February 21, 1999, 24 <br /> TexReg 949; amended to be effective April 27, 2000, 25 TexReg 3544; amended to be effective <br /> October 7, 2004, 29 TexReg 9384 <br />