Stage 1

Appendix A: Water Demand Reduction Matrix

Stage 1 - Water Watch

Stage 1 Voluntary (Reduction Goal 5%)

(Mandatory for City uses)

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

City of Peoria

Essential Use Exemptions

1.outdoor water use restricted to every other day

1. any use to maintain the health, wealth, and safety of the water customers of City of Peoria are exempt from water use restrictions including hospitals

2.outdoor watering only from 8pm-6am

2. immediate fire or sanitation hazards are exempt from restrictions

3. automobile washing only with bucket and hose with shut off nozzle or at carwashes that recycles or re-circulates water

3. no water waste pursuant to current Peoria code

3. immediate fire or sanitation hazards are exempt from restrictions

4. no water waste pursuant to current Peoria code

4. fountains shut off, unless effluent is used or fountain is part of an indoor cooling system, either must be posted

4. construction restrictions apply only to projects that are not necessary to maintaining the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

5. fountain shut off requested, unless effluent is used or fountain is part of an indoor cooling system, either must be posted

5. washing down of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc. prohibited

6. washing down sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc. prohibited

6. misting of outdoor areas is prohibited

7. misting of outdoor areas prohibited

7. no fall overseeding unless effluent is used (except Peoria Sports Complex)

8. no fall overseeding unless effluent is used

8. back washing of pools on landscaping, into sewer or to a water truck for useful disposal

9. back washing of pools on landscaped portion of lot or to water truck only

9. city car wash is required to curtail water use by 5%, post if car wash recycles or recirculates water.

10. restaurants serve water only upon request, provide public notice

10. Nurseries to curtail water use by 5% and promote low water use plants

10. city turf facilities, including parks, are to irrigate at 75% of base evapotranspiration. Exception for golf courses and turf facilities that water with effluent, and Peoria Sports Complex. Must post signs.

11. hotels to wash the same customer's linens on request only, provide public notice

11. car washes to curtail water use by 5%, post if car wash recycles or recirculates water

11. no trench compaction via water consolidation

12. golf courses and turf facilities to irrigate at 75% of base evapotranspiration. Exception for golf courses and turf facilities that water with effluent, must post signs

13. no trench compaction via water consolidation

*Stage 1 water use restrictions are voluntary, except for the City of Peoria