Carmichael Water District - Serving the community of Carmichael, CA

The Carmichael Water District's Board of Directors approved the following water conservation program:

1.1 Normal Water Supply

	1.	Prevention of Waste and Unreasonable Use of Water ordinance in effect as follows:

	a.	No water runoff from property allowed.
	b.	Free flowing hoses prohibited for any use, all hoses must have an automatic shutoff device.
	c.	All pools, spas, fountains, and other water displays using District water must use a recirculation pump and be maintained leak free. “Dump and Fill” maintenance practice for pools is prohibited.
	d.	Internal and external water leaks must be repaired in a timely manner.
	e.	Watering three days a week is usually sufficient for typical landscape.
	f.	Recommend irrigating in morning or late evening.
	g.	Recommend using high efficiency plumbing fixtures and washing full loads of laundry and dishes.

1.2 Penalties

The following lists the fines and fees for violation of the Drought Plan requirements. Violations and penalty assignment are at the discretion of the District. It is the District’s intent to promote awareness and provides assistance to its customers to meet both normal and drought stage requirements. Should customer actions warrant, the District will issue violations and levy fees and fines as appropriate. Customer may appeal to the District, who will act in a timely manner to resolve the issue.

Each day that a violation of this ordinance occurs may be considered a separate offense. In cases of severe flooding or property damage the District may discontinue water service prior to any verbal or written communication. Fines and fees may be imposed at the District’s discretion. Penalties for failure to comply with any provisions of the ordinance are as follows:

	1.	First Violation: The District will provide a written or verbal warning and a copy of this ordinance to the account owner. It is up to the discretion of the District to also attempt to contact the resident verbally regarding the violation.
	2.	Second Violation: A second violation is punishable by a fine of fifty dollars ($50). Nonpayment will be subject to the same remedies as nonpayment of basic water rates.
	3.	Third Violation: A third violation is punishable by a fine of two hundred dollars ($200). Nonpayment will be subject to the same remedies as nonpayment of basic water rates.
	4.	Fourth and Subsequent Violations: A fourth and any subsequent violation is punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred ($500). Nonpayment will be subject to the same remedies as nonpayment of basic water rates. In addition, the District may choose to disconnect service. Discontinuing Service: the District may disconnect a customer's water service for willful violations of mandatory restrictions in this Drought Plan. District will send written notice of intent to disconnect service to resident. Resident will have five business days to correct violation and pay all accrued fines and fees. District will disconnect service after sixth business day after receipt of notice to resident. If service is disconnected, the following fines and fees apply:

	1.	Disconnect fee: $100
	2.	Reconnect fee: $100

	All fines and fees must be paid in full prior to service reconnection. Nonpayment will be subject to the same remedies as nonpayment of basic water rates.