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2 <br />specified for general spray irrigation, providing such exceptions comply with OWASA- <br />approved Water Conservation Plans for each site; <br />• While spray irrigation restrictions remain largely unchanged, the hours during which this <br />irrigation method can be used have been slightly extended; <br />• Restrictions on irrigation by drip irrigation, underground hose emitters, soaker hose, hand <br />watering and other non-spray irrigation methods have been eliminated except during a <br />Water Supply Emergency when all irrigation is prohibited; and <br />• Ornamental ponds, fountains, etc., may be filled or refilled during Stage 1 water use <br />restrictions. Birdbaths and other small scale wildlife support facilities may be filled or <br />refilled during Stage 1, 2 and 3 water use restrictions; <br />• Building exterior washing prior to painting is allowed in Stages 1 and 2 restrictions while <br />general cleaning is allowed only in Stage 1 restrictions; <br />• Swimming pools are allowed to be filled or refilled at any time other than during a Water <br />Supply Emergency; and <br />• New water lines may be flushed or pressure-tested at any time, including during a Water <br />Supply Emergency (when water must be recaptured and returned to OWASA's system). <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There are no financial impacts to Orange County government <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the revisions to <br />the County's Water Conservation Ordinance and direct staff to incorporate those changes into <br />the ordinance. <br />