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r � - <br /> 9 <br /> 9. To use water for any unnecessary purpose or to intent- <br /> ionally waste water. <br /> 10. To make any non-essential use of water for commercial <br /> or public use, and the use of single service plates <br /> and utensils is encouraged and recommended in <br /> restaurants. <br /> In addition to the foregoing mandatory restrictions , it is <br /> recomme ded that all citizens of Orange County supplied through <br /> the Orange Water and Sewer Authority and surrounding areas <br /> observe all water conservation measures possible including the <br /> following: <br /> Use shower for bathing rather than bathtub and limit shower to <br /> no more than four (4) minutes; limit flushing of toilets by <br /> multipl usage; do not leave faucets running while shaving or <br /> rinsing dishes; limit use of clothes washers and dishwashers <br /> and when used, operate fully loaded; water shrubbery the minimum <br /> required; reusing household water when possible; do not wash <br /> down outside areas such as sidewalks , patios, etc. ; install <br /> water flow restrictive devices in shower heads; use disposable <br /> and biodegradable dishes; install water saving devices such as <br /> bricks, Elastic bottles , or commercial units in toilet tanks; <br /> limit ho xs of operation of water cooled air conditioners , <br /> reduce w ter supply line pressure to the minimum necessary for <br /> effective operation of fixtures and equipment, and install <br /> pressure reducing valves in facilities with high water pressure <br /> with a s tti.ng to limit supply pressure to the minimum necessary <br /> -j t-o.- opera e. the fixtures and equipment. <br />