If it is determined by the Township Council that an emergency exists in the potable water supply resources of the Township water supply system, and if it is determined that it is necessary to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens and inhabitants of the Township, the Township Council may, by resolution, declare a water emergency, and the provisions of this article shall thereupon take effect immediately.
A. 
Upon the adoption of a resolution declaring a water emergency, a copy of the resolution shall be filed with and posted in the office of the Township Clerk and a copy thereof shall be published at least once in the Township's official newspaper or other newspaper circulated within the Township.
B. 
In addition to filing, posting and publication, notice of the emergency shall be delivered by ordinary mail or by hand delivery to each building in the Township which is connected to the Township water supply system.
C. 
All of the provisions of this article shall remain in effect until such time as the Township Council shall adopt a resolution declaring that the water emergency shortage has terminated.
The Township Clerk shall also forthwith give notice of the emergency resolution to the various departments of the Township to refrain from street and gutter flushing, hydrant flushing, fire hose testing and other similar practices, except to the extent that such practices are deemed necessary in the interest of public health or safety and until such emergency is declared to be terminated.
A. 
In the case of a water emergency, the Township Council may, by resolution, prescribe regulations to:
(1) 
Prohibit the use of water from the municipal supply for any purpose not necessary to the health, safety and general welfare of the public.
(2) 
Allocate and prorate the available water supply.
(3) 
Reduce consumption by users.
(4) 
Prevent waste during the emergency.
B. 
Such regulations as may be adopted by resolution of the Township Council shall be legally binding upon all consumers and owners who receive water from the Township water supply system, and a violation of any provision as such Resolution shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
During the continuance of a water emergency, all consumers, occupants or owners of buildings who receive water from the Township water supply system shall eliminate all known water leaks in their building plumbing systems and shall use all reasonable means to maintain the same free from leaks. If, following tests and inspections by the Department, leaks in a building plumbing system are reported to building occupants, such leaks shall be eliminated by the consumer, occupant or building owner within 36 hours after the sending of such report.
During the continuance of a water emergency, no water from the Township water supply system shall be used for lawns, gardens, shrubbery or other sprinkling, spraying or watering or for car washing or other similar outside or outdoor uses.