1. A. The utility may impose reasonable restrictions on the outdoor use of water during period of shortage of supply, excessive demand or other difficulty which jeopardizes the supply of water to any group of customers.
2. B. The utility may impose reasonable restrictions on the use of water by customers who use large quantities of water and thereby create conditions which prevent the company from supplying satisfactory service to that customer, or to other customers.

3. C. If a utility finds that it is necessary to restrict the use of water, it shall notify the customers, and give the commission and ORS written notice before such restriction becomes effective, except in the event of an emergency, when such notification may be made by telephone. Such notifications shall specify:

   1) The reason for the restriction.

   2) The nature and extent of the restriction, (e.g., on outdoor use of water, use by certain classes of customers, etc.).

   3) The date such restriction is to go into effect.

   4) The probable date of termination of such restriction.

HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 5, eff May 25, 2007.