For the purpose of this chapter, the words contained
in this section shall have the following meanings unless otherwise
specifically stated or unless some other meaning is obviously and
clearly intended:
The Division of Revenue of the Department of Finance of the
Township.
Any pipes, other than supply pipes and service pipes, for
conveying water to or distributing it in the Township.
The rates or prices to be charged for water, based upon the
quantity of water consumed on any one premises, as measured by a water
meter.
Any person actually owning any property or premises supplied
or prospectively to be supplied with Township water, or their duly
authorized agent. In the absence of instructions from the owner or
their agent to the contrary, the occupant of any property or premises
will be held to be the agent of the owner, insofar as their relation
to the Division of Revenue may be concerned, with respect to water
uses and existing services.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
A single building under a common ownership, together with
the land connected therewith and such outbuildings as are used exclusively
in connection with such building.
The pipe extending from the curbline to the meter on privately
owned land for supplying the premises with water.
A pipe tapped into the main and extending thence to and including
the curb cock or valve at the curbline of the street.
A.Â
Extensions of or changes in the street mains of the
Township may be initiated by the Township Council or by petition from
property owners or citizens.
B.Â
Petitions for the extension of old or the construction
of new mains shall be addressed to the Council and made upon blank
forms prepared by the Engineer, and all blank spaces therein intended
to be filled by the petitioners must be fully and correctly filled
in, and the petitioners must subscribe to the conditions printed therein.
C.Â
The Council will thereupon consider the petition and
advise the petitioners of its decision.
D.Â
The Council may prescribe the terms and conditions
upon which the petition will be granted and may require the written
acceptance or guaranty of such terms and conditions by the petitioners.
E.Â
If the petition is granted, the Council will direct
the Township Engineer to proceed as promptly as practicable with the
work, upon the terms and conditions named.
F.Â
Unless otherwise stipulated, the work will be done
at the expense of the Township.
The water mains, supply and service pipes of
the Township shall be under the exclusive control of the Township
Council and its authorized agents and employees. No other person shall
disturb, tap, change, obstruct access to or interfere with them in
any way.
