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6 <br />maintain continued operation of pools that are in operation at the time the provisions of a <br />stage III warning are placed into effect. <br />c. To operate water-cooled air conditioners or other equipment that does not recycle <br />cooling water, except when health and safety are adversely affected. <br />d. To wash automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes or any other type of mobile <br />equipment, including commercial washing. <br />e. To wash down outside areas such as streets, driveways, service station aprons, <br />parking lots, office buildings, exteriors of existing or newly constructed homes or <br />apartments, sidewalks, or patios, or to use water for other similar purposes. <br />f. To operate or introduce water into any ornamental fountain, pool or pond or other <br />structure making similar use of water. <br />g. To serve drinking water in restaurants, cafeterias, or other food establishment, except <br />upon request. <br />h. To use water from public or private fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire <br />suppression or other public emergency. <br />i. To use water for dust control or compaction. <br />j. To intentionally waste water. <br />(5) The owner or occupant of any land or building that receives water from the Orange- <br />Alamance Water System, Inc., or the Town of Hillsborough and that also utilizes water <br />from a well or supply other than that of Orange-Alamance Water System, Inc., or the <br />Town of Hillsborough shall post and maintain in a prominent place thereon a sign <br />furnished by the county giving public notice to the use of the well or other source of <br />supply. <br />(6) If the water level of University Lake declines to a stage IV level above mean sea <br />level, in feet, a stage IV water shortage danger shall be deemed in effect. If the water <br />level of Lake Orange declines to a stage IV elevation of water below Lake Orange <br />spillway, in feet, a stage IV water shortage danger shall be deemed in effect, and in <br />addition to the restrictions heretofore imposed, the following severe mandatory water <br />restrictions shall be in effect. It shall be unlawful to: <br />a. Water or sprinkle any lawn. <br />b. Water any vegetable garden or ornamental shrubs except during the hours of 6:00 <br />p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday. <br />c. Make any nonessential use of water for commercial or public use, and the use of <br />single-service plates and utensils is encouraged and recommended in restaurants. <br />(7) If the water level of University Lake declines to a stage V level above mean sea <br />level, in feet, a stage V water shortage emergency shall be deemed in effect. If the water <br />level of Lake Orange declines to a stage V elevation of water below Lake Orange <br />spillway, in feet, a stage V water shortage emergency shall be deemed in effect, and in <br />addition to the restrictions heretofore imposed, the following stringent mandatory water <br />restrictions shall be in effect; and in addition to the restrictions heretofore imposed, the <br />following severe mandatory water restrictions shall be in effect. It shall be unlawful to: <br />a. Use water outside a structure for any use other than an emergency use involving fire. <br />b. Operate an evaporative air conditioning unit that recycles water except during the <br />operating hours of the business. <br />c. Introduce water into any swimming pool. <br />