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Positive shutoff device means a device which permits water to flow through it <br />only when a continuous pressure is applied to a handle, trigger, or similar portion of the <br />device. <br />Reclaimed water means treated wastewater that is recycled or reused after it has <br />been used for another purpose. <br />Soaker hose means a portable hose with small openings that applies water <br />slowly to plants at the soil surface. <br />Waste means any activity which causes or results in excessive water usage, <br />including but not limited to the following: <br />(1) allowing water to run off a property onto adjacent properties, or into a gutter, <br />ditch, drain, creek, or any other natural or man-made water course; <br />(2) operating a sprinkler system with broken heads or pipes, or with misaligned <br />spray heads that direct water over a street or parking lot; or <br />(3) failure to repair any controllable leak. <br />Section 86.057. Applicability. <br />The requirements set forth under this division apply to all persons and entities located <br />within the city limits, and to all persons and entities using water provided by the city • <br />water utility. These requirements do not apply to alternative sources of water such as <br />rainwater, gray water and reclaimed water. <br />Section 86.058. Implementation and termination of drought response stages. <br />The director shall monitor water supply conditions on a daily basis and provide <br />information to the city manager. The director shall issue notices to implement or <br />terminate drought response stages as follows: <br />(a) Stage 1. <br />(1) Stage 1 shall be implemented when any one of the following conditions occur: <br />(A) The 10-day average aquifer level At 9;09 , .,, the level of the . quife. <br />is less than 65G 660 feet above mean sea level as measured at the J-17 <br />index well; or <br />(B) The 610-day r+RiRg average discharge rate of San Marcos Springs <br />is below 96 cfs as measured at the San Marcos gauging station; or <br />(C) The 510-day FURRiRg average discharge rate of Comal Springs is <br />below 272-0-225 cfs as measured at the Comal gauging station. <br />(2) Stage 1 shall be terminated at &00 m „^ the Z(1? day a#eF iss aRGe of <br />4