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9 <br />OWASA Water Conservation Standards <br />March 26, 2009 <br />Page ~ of 12 <br />RUNOFF. Water that is not absorbed. by the soil or landscape to which it is applied. <br />Runoff occurs when water is applied too quickly (application rate exceeds infiltration <br />rate), particularly if there is a severe slope. These Standards do not apply to stormwater <br />runoff which is created by natural precipitation rather than human-caused or applied <br />water use. <br />SERVICE AREA. The geographic area in which OWASA provides or is authorized to <br />provide water and/or sewer service. <br />SHUT-OFF NOZZLE. A device attached to the end of a hose that completely shuts off <br />the flow, even if left unattended. <br />SOAKER HOSE. A flexible hose designed to emit a trickle of water along its entire <br />length, either through numerous small-diameter (less than 1/32-inch) perforations or <br />through the permeable material of its composition. <br />SPRAY IRRIGATION. The application of water to landscaping by means of a device, <br />other than ahand-held hose or watering container, that projects water through the air in <br />the form of small particles or droplets. <br />SPRINKLER HEAD. A device that projects water through the air in the form of small <br />particles or droplets. <br />UNDERGROUND SYSTEM. An irrigation system with emitters installed beneath the <br />ground surface. <br />WATER CONSERVATION PLAN (OWASA-APPROVED). A written document <br />submitted by the owner or operator of a public purpose athletic field, recreational field, <br />and/or a public purpose botanical site and approved by OWASA's Executive Director or <br />his/her designee that specifies the conservation measures and imgation operating modes <br />that will be employed year-round at those public purpose facilities and the specific <br />practices that will be employed to achieve Stage 1, 2, and 3 Water Shortage conservation. <br />goals enumerated in these Standards. <br />WATER WASTE. The non-beneficial use of OWASA potable water. Non-beneficial <br />uses include but are not restricted to: <br />a. Landscape water applied in such a manner, rate and/or quantity that it <br />overflows the landscaped area being watered and runs onto adjacent <br />property or public right-of--way; or landscape water applied during periods <br />of rainfall or when soil moisture is already adequate. <br />b. The use of water for washing vehicles, equipment, or hard surfaces, such <br />as parking lots, aprons, pads, and driveways in such quantities to flow <br />onto adjacent property or the public right-of--way. <br />