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:
MAIN
Any pipes, other than supply pipes and service pipes, for
conveying water to or distributing it in the Township.
METER RATES
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.
OWNER
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)]
PREMISES
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.
SERVICE PIPE
The pipe extending from the curbline to the meter on privately
owned land for supplying the premises with water.
SUPPLY PIPE
A pipe tapped into the main and extending thence to and including
the curb cock or valve at the curbline of the street.
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.