Madera County Grand Jury Final Report 1516-06 Madera County Special District Md-95

The water use per residence for both Special District MD-95 (1,050,363 gallons per year) and Special District CSA-16 (997,363 gallons per year) are very disproportionate compared to the remaining special districts.

The County does not have staff whose specific duty is to enforce the County’s outdoor water use restrictions. Maintenance staff is used on an overtime basis to enforce the watering restrictions.

Water leaks must be repaired as soon as possible. Water leaks that adversely affect the water system may require the service to be shut off until the repair is made.

Using portable water in decorative water features that does not recirculate the water is prohibited.

Voluntary water conservation measures are requested.

Special districts staff will respond to and enforce violations of water conservation ordinance.

The board of supervisors hereby sets the penalties for violations at: Warning for first violation; fifty dollars for second violation; and one hundred dollars for third violation and each consecutive violation thereafter. B. Stage 2 Conditions. Defined as potential moderate water shortage, where weather forecasts predict a long period of drought conditions accompanied by deteriorating ground water conditions or the system is subject to further regulations mandated by the state. The following prohibitions are in effect during Stage 2:

Eliminate water use for fire hydrant flushing, other than absolutely necessary for maintenance.

Reduce outdoor water use and irrigation at selected county parks and facilities, which would not create hazards to users. C. Stage 3 Conditions. Defined as serious water shortage where, in addition to prolonged drought conditions, ground water table has declined to the point where existing municipal wells may potentially break suction, or the system is subject to further regulations mandated by the State. The following prohibitions are in effect during Stage 3: