[Adopted 7-18-2012]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
An international nonprofit professional organization established
in 1881 to improve water quality and supply.
Accepted by the Orleans Water Department as meeting the applicable
specification stated or cited in this regulation, or as suitable for
the proposed use.
A contractor from a list provided by the Orleans Water Department
as having been approved by the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners
as having the necessary equipment and insurances to install or repair
water in the Town of Orleans.
[Amended 12-15-2021]
A person or company approved by the Orleans Water Department
for the testing and/or repairing of its water meters.
A device to prevent the flow of water or other liquids, mixtures
or substances into the distribution pipes of a potable water supply.
The Town of Orleans Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners.
Any person or company who is constructing an approved division
of land, private, commercial or industrial property and its appurtenances.
A non-testable device installed after the water meter to
provide containment and prevent the flow of water from the consumer's
plumbing into the public water system.
The amount of water used, as measured by a meter or as estimated
by the Water Department in accord with its billing procedure.
Any actual or potential physical connection or arrangement
between a pipe conveying potable water from a public water system
and any non-potable water supply, piping arrangement or equipment,
including, but not limited to, waste pipe, soil pipe, sewer, drain
or other unapproved sources.
The part of the water service, usually located at or near
the owner's property line, where the Town has complete access and
control to shut off the water supply to the premises.
Any person(s) who obtains water from a water pipe, fire hydrant
or private yard hydrant supplied by a public water main (i.e., owner,
tenant, occupant, lessee, firm, corporation, developer, contractor,
etc.).
A water service for which there is no present or future need.
The network of pipe used for the delivery of water from the
source facilities to the consumer's.
A device connected to a public water main for the purpose
of extinguishing fires or other authorized purpose.
248 CMR 1.00 – 10.00.
An instrument for measuring the flow of water.
An underground vault enclosing a meter.
A person who alone, or jointly or severally with others,
has the legal title to any premises or has care, charge or control
of any premises as agent, executor, administrator, trustee, lessee
or guardian of the estate of the holder of legal title.
A person licensed as a plumber by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Water fit for human consumption in conformance with the regulations
of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
A person approved by the Orleans Water Department for the
inspection and testing for the installation of water mains and/or
services in the Town of Orleans.
The Town of Orleans, Massachusetts, or its legal representative,
agent, or assignee.
An approved list of rates and fees for the Orleans Water
Department as set by the Select Board after consultation with the
Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners.
[Amended 12-15-2021]
A "service" is composed of public and private sections. The
public portion of a service is the pipe running from the water main
to and including the curb stop and curb box. The water meter and check
valve are also considered public. The private portion begins at the
curb stop and continues to and includes the shutoff valve before the
water meter. If the water meter is located in a meter pit, the private
portion will also include the meter pit.
A water service for which there is no present need but where
a future need may arise.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Superintendent of the Water and Sewer Department who
is appointed by the Town of Orleans Town Administrator and is vested
with the authority and responsibility for the enforcement of these
rules and regulations.
Anyone who rents or occupies a building, house, apartment,
condominium, plot of land, or piece of property for a fixed period
of time.
