Subject to contractual obligations, the Water Bureau may temporarily suspend the delivery of water for the purpose of making repairs or improvements to its system, and, during an emergency, the Water Bureau may ration the available water supply considering:

1. A. Public health and safety.
2. B. Equity.
3. C. Contractual obligations.
4. The Mayor and City Administrator may authorize water sales agreements or contracts for wholesale supply. The Water Bureau may supply wholesale distributors inside and outside City limits.
5. Wholesale services must be equipped with a minimum of a double-check valve assembly. This valve must be installed immediately downstream of the Water Bureau service connection.