§ 31-141.15. Purpose of the water conservation plan for city utilities.

(a)

To promote the protection and proper utilization of Laredo's water resources.

(b)

To promote water conservation and efficient water utilization through proper landscape requirements, plant selection, correct installation and use of irrigation systems, water harvesting, and public education.

(c)

To enhance the aesthetics of the city by promoting the use of water-thrifty plants suitable to Laredo's climate.

(d)

To protect the quality of Laredo's water resources and reduce the use of excessive amounts of fertilizers and pesticides by promoting the use of native plants in landscapes.

(e)

To reduce the volume of drainage and the cost associated with its processing by promoting and facilitating the acquisition of water efficient technologies.

(f)

To decrease the cost incurred by the City of Laredo Utilities Department pumping water to meet consumption demands.

(g)

To reduce water consumption in cooling units and promote the utilization of the condensate for irrigation purposes.

(h)

To provide overall water conservation strategies for customers who utilize water that is provided by the City of Laredo Utilities Department, which excludes water well owners, water rights owners, and effluent users as described on the exempted parties section.

(i)

To adopt the water conservation plan and the drought contingency plan as a combined ordinance officially named the water conservation and drought contingency ordinance.

( Ord. No. 2014-O-048, §1(Exh. A), 4-21-14 )