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5. Laundromats are prohibited from using non-efficient washing machines. 6. Public health and safety: These regulations shall not be construed to limit water use which is immediately necessary to protect public health and/or safety. 9.30.090 Emergency shutoff—Nonessential use. A. It is the purpose of the city to protect the public health, safety and welfare, as well as property of customers within the city. Any time there is evidence that the fire storage water volume is threatened in any reservoir or that low water pressure may occur in any pressure zone, the city may, without notice, temporarily shut off by locking out any water service connection. The city shall restore such service as soon as an adequate water supply is assured. Efforts will be made to contact customers from the billing information on record if it appears that service will be interrupted for more than 24 hours. B. Emergency public announcements may be made by electronic media, local radio and television whenever a shut off is found to be necessary. 9.30.100 Excess use penalties. Water usage in excess of the amount provided in Section 9.30.070 is subject to the following penalties: Exceed Exceed 2 Exceed 3 Exceed 4 or 1 time times times more times Stage 1 No penalty No penalty No penalty No penalty Up to 20%Voluntary $2.50 $5 additional $7'50 $10 additional Stage 2 additional for for all units + additional for all units + Up to 20% Mandatory all units $25 for all units $100 + $50 Stage 3 $4 additional $8 additional additional $16 additional for all units + for all units + for all units + Up to 35% Mandatory $50 $100 for all units $500 + $250 $12 $18 Stage 4 $6 additional additional for additional $24 additional u for all units+ all units+ for all units for all units + 35% or more Mandatory $100 $250 + $500 $750 Penalties may be added to water bill or billed separately, at the discretion of the director. Additional penalties for multiple times exceeding water use amount are for the number of times within the prior 12 months. 9.30.110 Prohibition of certain water uses. During the time this chapter is in effect: A. It is unlawful for any customer to use water obtained from the water system of the city of Pleasanton through fraud, including misrepresentation made to obtain a particular allocation. B. It is unlawful for any customer to waste water. As used herein, the term "waste" means: