All water consumers are encouraged to be aware of water consumption and use water wisely. Water consumption should be limited to a reasonable level necessary to maintain the public health, business operations, and landscaping. All water consumers shall not waste water. Wasting water includes the following:
(a) The watering of landscapes in a manner or to an extent which allows substantial amounts of water to run off the area being watered.
(b) The escape of water through breaks or leaks within the users system for any substantial period of time (eighteen hours after detection). (Ord. No. 1202, § 2: Ord. No. 1186, § 1 (part).)