It is hereby declared that, because of the water conditions prevailing in an area serviced by the Coves Water Supply Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "District"), the water resources available to the District be put to the maximum beneficial use and that the waste, unreasonable use, or unreasonable method of use of water be prevented, and the conservation of such water to be extended with a view to the reasonable and beneficial use thereof in the interests of the people of the District and for the public health and welfare. Water uses regulated or prohibited under the Drought Contingency and Water Conservation Plan (the Plan) are considered to be non-essential and continuation of such uses during times of water shortage or other emergency water supply conditions are deemed to constitute a waste of water which subjects the offender(s) to enforcement as defined in this Plan.