Swimming pools may be filled from public water supply systems with the permission of the public water supplier or from a water source on the property where the pool is located. Most public water suppliers know how their local supply is holding up and can determine whether their system can afford to sell water to their own customers for swimming pools without jeopardizing their existing customers. Kiddie pools which are strictly fill and draw and have no recirculation equipment are not considered swimming pools, as swimming and diving are not possible in these. When emptying kiddie pools, the water should be reused for watering bushes, shrubs, or garden areas. The regulations clearly ban the watering of established lawns.
Players compete in all kinds of weather conditions at their own risk.
These facilities require a variance from the Commonwealth Drought Coordinator to operate. The written request to the Drought Coordinator must include a discussion of the hardship posed by following the regulations and noting the likelihood of killing the fish. These facilities may operate until such time as a decision on the variance is made. Water may be used as needed for firefighter training. However, the use of water for parades and competitions should be eliminated, as it does not visibly set a good example.