[Adopted 10-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-03]
This article is enacted in cooperation with the Central Brown
County Water Authority ("Water Authority") and its member communities
— Allouez, Bellevue, Denmark, De Pere, Howard, Lawrence, and
Ledgeview — to support the implementation of a ater conservation
and management plan. The goal of this conservation and management
plan is to preserve the water resources of the region and to extend
the value and life of the infrastructure assets used in supplying
water, without jeopardizing public health, safety and welfare.
The Village of Denmark shall at least once a year provide to
its customers information regarding water conservation methods. Information
may be provided by community newsletter, local newspaper, radio, television,
new homeowners and business information packets, or information provided
to students and teachers through school newsletters. The information
provided shall include: a) information on water consumption and use
by customers; b) tips on water conservation; c) recommended lawn length
and mowing practices; d) recommended lawn care water amounts; e) information
on use of automatic sprinkler systems; f) when to water for best results;
g) information on flow control on hoses; h) information on the impact
of water usage on the environment and public water systems; i) information
on in-house water fixture reductions (i.e., showerhead, reduced toilet
flush, laundry etc.); and j) information on the impact to the public
if conservation methods are not used. This information may be provided
in conjunction with the Water Authority and other Water Authority
members.
A water shortage shall be deemed to exist when the Water Authority
advises the Village of Denmark and the other member communities that
the Water Authority may not be able to supply sufficient potable water
to meet the current or expected level of customer demand. The Water
Authority shall declare a Stage I water shortage if water treatment
or delivery capacity to the Village of Denmark becomes limited requiring
a moderate level of water conservation. The Water Authority shall
declare a Stage II water shortage if continuing conditions require
a high level of water conservation. The Water Authority may also declare
a Stage I or Stage II water shortage if any other circumstances, including
service losses caused by equipment failure, human error, weather,
or other natural disaster, constrains the Water Authority's water
supply to less than the current level of customer demand.
In the event of a water shortage as determined in § 296-37, the Water Authority shall issue a public declaration of the water shortage. Upon such declaration, the Village of Denmark shall place in effect the restrictive provisions hereinafter authorized. The Village of Denmark shall inform the public about the water use restrictions and the reasons for those restrictions. Information shall be provided in the same manner as set forth in § 296-36.
In the event the Water Authority declares a Stage I water shortage,
it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to use or
permit the use of potable water within the Village of Denmark for
any of the purposes hereinafter set forth until the Water Authority,
by public declaration, has declared the Stage I water shortage to
be lifted.
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Watering of lawns is restricted to the following: House
numbers ending in an even number may water on even-numbered days of
the month. House numbers ending in an odd number may water on the
odd days of the month. However, all watering must be done between
the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Watering of trees, shrubs
and flowers may be done at any time using a handheld hose.
In the event the Water Authority declares a Stage II water shortage,
it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to use or
permit the use of potable water within the Village of Denmark for
any of the purposes hereinafter set forth until the Water Authority,
by public proclamation, has declared the Stage II water shortage to
be lifted.
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No outside use of water is allowed. Outside use is
referred to but not limited to the following: i) no watering of lawn,
flowers or shrubs; and ii) no washing of vehicles, recreational equipment,
driveways, decks, porches or structures.
If any section, phrase, sentence, or portion of this article
is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portions shall be deemed separate, distinct,
and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions thereof.
This article shall take effect on October 10, 2022.
