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Commercial |
Industrial |
City of Peoria |
Essential Use Exemptions |
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1. outdoor water use restricted to twice a week |
1. outdoor water use restricted to twice a week |
1. outdoor water use restricted to twice a week |
1. outdoor water use restricted to twice a week |
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 |
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2.outdoor watering only from 8pm-6am |
2.outdoor watering only from 8pm-6am |
2.outdoor watering only from 8pm-6am |
2.outdoor watering only from 8pm-6am |
2. sanitation trucks and any trucks used to carry food or perishables are exempt from truck washing restrictions |
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3. automobile washing only with bucket and hose with shut off nozzle or at car washes that recycles or re-circulates water |
3. automobile washing only with bucket and hose with shut off nozzle or at car washes that recycles or re-circulates water |
3. automobile washing only with bucket and hose with shut off nozzle or at car washes 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 |
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4. no water waste pursuant to current Peoria code |
4. no water waste pursuant to current Peoria code |
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 |
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5. fountain shut off, unless effluent is used or fountain is part of an indoor cooling system, either must be posted |
5. fountain shut off, unless effluent is used or fountain is part of an indoor cooling system, either must be posted |
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 |
5. appeals can be made on a case by case basis to City Manager. |
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6. washing down sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc. prohibited |
6. washing down sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc. prohibited |
6. washing down sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc. prohibited |
6. misting of outdoor areas is prohibited |
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7. misting of outdoor areas prohibited |
7. misting of outdoor areas prohibited |
7. misting of outdoor areas prohibited |
7. no fall overseeding unless effluent is used |
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8. no fall overseeding unless effluent is used |
8. no fall overseeding unless effluent is used |
8. no fall overseeding unless effluent is used |
8. back washing of pools on landscaping or to a water truck for useful disposal |
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9. back washing of pools on landscaped portion of lot or to water truck only |
9. back washing of pools on landscaped portion of lot or to water truck only |
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 10%, post if car wash recycles or recirculates water. |
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10. construction meters restricted to only one meter given out for every two taken in. |
10. restaurants serve water only upon request, provide public notice |
10. Nurseries to curtail water use by 10% and promote low water use plants |
10. city turf facilities, including parks, are to irrigate at 50% of base evapotranspiration. Exception for golf courses and turf facilities that water with effluent, must post signs |
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11. No new home building permits |
11. hotels to wash the same customer's linens on request only, provide public notice |
11. car washes to curtail water use by 10%, post if car wash recycles or recirculates water |
11. no trench compaction via water consolidation |
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12. drought surcharge on water bills implemented |
12. construction meters restricted to only one meter given out for every two taken in. |
12. golf courses and turf facilities to irrigate at 50% of base evapotranspiration. Exception for golf courses and turf facilities that water with effluent, must post signs |
12. No street sweeping with water |
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13. may not fill or refill pools artificial lakes, etc., exempt if effluent or raw water is used |
13. no commercial building permits will be issued |
13. no trench compaction via water consolidation |
13. may not fill or refill pools artificial lakes, etc., exempt if effluent or raw water is used |
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14. construction water use will be limited and water use and time only on approval by the Utilities Director |
14. drought surcharge on water bills implemented |
14. construction meters restricted to only one meter given out for every two taken in. |
14. drought surcharge on water bills implemented |
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15. Water demand shall be further reduced by methods determined by City Manager |
15. may not fill or refill pools, artificial lakes, etc., exempt if effluent or raw water is used |
15. no industrial building permits will be issued |
15. line flushing must be done to water trucks or landscapable area if feasible |
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16. construction water use will be limited and water use and time only on approval by the Utilities Director |
16. drought surcharge on water bills implemented |
16. construction water use will be limited and water use and time only on approval by the Utilities Director |
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17. Water demand shall be further reduced by methods determined by City Manager |
17. construction water use will be limited and water use and time only on approval by the Utilities Director |
17. No building permits for City structures will be issued. |
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18. Water demand shall be further reduced by methods determined by City Manager |
18. Water demand shall be further reduced by methods determined by City Manager |
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| * Stage 4 - All proposed water demand restrictions are mandatory | ||||||||
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