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10 <br />Runoff. Water which 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 the flow, <br />even if left unattended. <br />Soaker hose. A flexible hose designed to emit a trickle of water along its entire length, <br />either through numerous small-diameter (less than 1/32-inch) perforations of its <br />composition. <br />Spray irrigation. The application of water to landscaping by means of a device, other <br />than ahand-held hose or watering container, that projects water through the air in the <br />form of small particles or droplets. <br />Sprinkler head. A device that projects water through the air in the form of small particles <br />or droplets. <br />Underground system. An irrigation system with emitters installed beneath the ground <br />surface. <br />Water Conservation Plan (OWASA Approved). A written document submitted by the <br />owner or operator of a public purpose athletic field ,recreational field, and/or a public <br />purpose botanical site, and approved by OWASA's Executive Director or his/her <br />designee, that specifies the conservation measures and irrigation operating modes that <br />will be employed at those public purpose facilitie4s, and the specific practices that will be <br />employed to achieve Stage 1, 2, and 3 Water Shortage conservation goals enumerated in <br />these OWASA's Water Conservation Standards. <br />Water waste. The non-beneficial use of OWASA potable water. Nonbeneficial uses <br />include but are not restricted to: <br />(1) Landscape water applied in such a manner, rate and/or quantity that it overflows the <br />landscaped area being watered and runs onto adjacent property or public right-of--way; or <br />landscape water applied during periods of rainfall or when soil moisture is already <br />adequate. <br />(2) The use of water for washing vehicles, equipment, or hard surfaces, such as parking <br />lots, aprons, pads, driveways, or other surfaced areas, in such quantities to flow onto <br />adjacent property or the public right-of--way. <br />(3) Water applied in sufficient quantity to cause ponding on impervious surfaces. <br />(4) Water lost through plumbing leaks that can be readily identified and corrected. <br />Watering Bag. A contained used to hold and slowly dispense water around the base of a <br />tree or shrub. These are commonly called "Gators." <br />Xeriscaping. An approach to landscape design and maintenance that uses small amounts <br />of water but sustains a traditional look through the proper conditioning of soil, the <br />selection of appropriate drought-tolerant plants, generous use of mulch, efficient use of <br />water, and other proven techniques. <br />(Ord. of 6-26-2003, § IB) <br />Sec. 36-63. Water waste prohibited. <br />