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17 OWASA Water Conservation Standards March 26, 2009 Page 12 of 12 cleaning up hazardous or other materials. Such uses shall be permitted during declared Water Shortages or Emergencies, provided that other practical alternatives are not available and water is used in the least practical amount. V. D. Water Supply Emergency In the event that OWASA declares a Water Supply Emergency, OWASA shall so advise the Mayors of Carrboro .and Chapel Hill and the Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners and shall request the issuance of a Proclamation of a Water Supply Emergency. In addition to those applicable measures listed. above for a Stage Three Water Shortage, the following actions shall be taken upon OWASA's declaration of a Water Supply Emergency: No OWASA-supplied potable water may be used. for any outdoor purposes other than emergency fire suppression or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, or welfare. 2. No OWASA-supplied potable water shall be used to fill, refill or top off the water level in any private or public purpose swimming pool. 3. No OWASA-supplied potable water shall be used for the flushing or pressure testing of new distribution lines unless that water is returned to the OWASA water supply system. through methods approved by OWASA. This restriction shall not apply to the testing of in-building fire control. sprinkler systems 4. The use of OWASA-supplied potable water for heating and/or cooling purposes shall be reduced in all but the most essential facilities to the extent practical in consideration of indoor air quality standards, weather conditions, and health and safety requirements. 5. Water service may be discontinued or reduced to designated users or in designated portions of the OWASA service area in order to preserve the availability of water for essential public health and safety requirements, such as fire protection, hospitals, clinics, and other critical community needs.