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• • • 1vot Ica U fl 1'rocett es is me conservation req .tests, water use -'n erne oced at will be used to 1nc5rm custornet ctions, and suspensions. Customers ses that they may need to implement..' Public service announcements, City web page, postings, newspaper E. Enforcement. Minnesota Statutes require public water supply authorities to adopt and enforce water conservation restrictions during periods of critical water shortages. Public Water Supply Appropriation During Deficiency. Minnesota Statutes 103G.291, Subdivision 1. Declaration and conservation. (a) If the governor determines and declares by executive order that there is a critical water deficiency, public water supply authorities appropriating water must adopt and enforce water conservation restrictions within their jurisdiction that are consistent with rules adopted by the commissioner. (b) The restrictions must limit lawn sprinkling, vehicle washing, golf course and park irrigation, and other nonessential uses, and have appropriate penalties for failure to comply with the restrictions. An ordinance that has been adopted or a draft ordinance that can be quickly adopted to comply with the critical water deficiency declaration must be included in the plan (include with other ordinances in Attachment 7 for Part III, Item 4). Enforcement responsibilities and penalties for non - compliance should be addressed in the critical water deficiency ordinance. Sample regulations are available at www.dnr.state.mn.us /waters Authority to Implement Water Emergency Responses. Emergency responses could be delayed if city council or utility board actions are required. Standing authority for utility or city managers to implement water restrictions can improve response times for dealing with emergencies. Who has authority to implement water use restrictions in an emergency? ❑ Utility Manager ❑ City Manager ® Other (describe): Public Works Director ❑ City Council or Utility Board 12