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Drought Contingency Plan-LPAWA 2009.doc <br /> e. Notification shall be made to the Executive Director,within 5 business days of the <br /> implementation of any mandatory provisions of the Drought Contingency Plan. <br /> 3. Severe Conditions <br /> a. Continue implementation of all relevant actions in preceding phase; <br /> b. All outdoor use is prohibited. Such use includes,but is not limited to the following: <br /> lawn watering, car washing,pavement washing; <br /> c. lmplement a user surcharge for excessive water use,as follows: <br /> 5/8"meter over 5,000 gallons/month 200% <br /> 1-11/2"meter over 10,000 gallons/month 200% <br /> 2" and larger over 15,000 gallons/month 200% <br /> 2" and larger over 20,000 gallons/month 300% <br /> 4. Critical Conditions <br /> a. Continue implementation of all relevant actions in preceding phase. <br /> b. Petition the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District for appropriate increase in <br /> allowable groundwater withdrawal. <br /> c. Ration or terminate water service to selected portions of the system according to the <br /> following order: <br /> 1. Industrial/Institutional Users <br /> 2. Commercial Users <br /> 3. Residential Users <br /> 4. Public Health and Safety Facilities <br /> d. Users may request a variance from water curtailment by appealing to the General Manager <br /> of the Authority.The General Manager's decision is final. <br /> 5. Specific Targets for Water Use Reduction <br /> a. Mild Condition Goal—To achieve a voluntary 10 percent reduction in daily water use. <br /> b. Moderate Condition Goal-To achieve a 15 percent reduction in daily water use. <br /> c. Severe Condition Goal-To achieve a 25 percent reduction in daily water use. <br /> d. Critical Condition Goal—To achieve a 30 percent reduction in daily water use. <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br />