As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ABUTTER
One whose property abuts, is contiguous to, or joins at the
border or boundary of a public right-of-way in which a main pipe is
to be or has been installed.
BACKFLOW
The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or substances
into the municipal water system from any source other than the intended
source.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE
A Water Department approved device, which operates as a check
valve on the service pipe to prevent any material from being forced
or drawn into the municipal water system, thereby contaminating the
potable water supply.
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
Appointed officials who have exclusive charge and control
of the Water Department and water system, subject to all lawful bylaws
and to such instructions, rules and regulations as the Town may from
time to time impose by its vote. They regulate the use of the water
and fix and collect just and equitable prices and rates for the use
thereof. They develop and oversee the budget and finances of the Department.
CONSUMER
The individual, firm, or corporation whose name the Water
Department has on its books as the party who has applied for water
service, or any individual, firm, or corporation who, in fact, uses
the water services of the Town of Harvard.
CORPORATION STOP
The valve located at the service main which the Water Department
alone may use to turn on or shut off service to the premises.
CROSS CONNECTION
Any actual or potential physical connection or arrangement
between two otherwise separate systems, one of which contains potable
water, and the other which contains material of unknown or questionable
safety, including water containing any physical, chemical, biological,
or radiological substance or matter.
CURB STOP
The valve located at or adjacent to the consumer's property
line, which the Water Department alone may use to turn on or shut
off service to the premises.
DEP
Department of Environmental Protection.
DIRECTOR OF WATER OPERATIONS
The Director of the Town of Harvard's Department of
Public Works, unless another person is appointed by the Water Commissioners,
will serve as Director of Water Operations and have responsibility
for the operation of Harvard's municipal water supply. The Director
of Water Operations:
A.
Administers and manages the Department and water system infrastructure
using policies of the Board of Water Commissioners, the municipal
water supply laws of the commonwealth, and the regulations of the
commonwealth's Department of Environmental Protection, Department
of Environmental Management, and the Office of the Inspector General
(MGL c. 30B);
B.
Reports to the Board of Water Commissioners every two weeks
on average; and
C.
At all other times, acts under his/her own judgment and develops
and implements strategy for emergency situations as well as day-to-day
operations.
MAIN
The supply pipe lay in the street, from which house connections
are made.
METER
A device used to measure the quantity of water supplied to
the consumer.
OUTSIDE READER
The device placed by the Water Department on the outside
surface of the consumer's premises permitting the Water Department
to determine water consumption based on a meter reading without entering
the premises.
PREMISES
The consumer's property or building(s) thereon to which
service is provided.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
The full strip of land designated as a way, consisting of
the roadway and any planting strips and sidewalks. A way so designated
shall not be available for any private construction.
RECORD DRAWINGS
Drawings which show size and location of water main installation,
including mains, service lines, tees, elbows, plugs, caps, stubs and
hydrants, etc., with triangulation ties noted.
SERVICE
A separate household of one or more people, stores, garages,
laundries, manufacturing establishments, or in the opinion of the
Board of Water Commissioners, whatever constitutes a service shall
pay a minimum charge per quarter.
SERVICE PIPE
The pipe running from the main in the street to include a
curb stop and curb box at the property line, a shutoff valve, meter
and meter connection, usually inside the cellar wall.
UTILITY EASEMENT
A right acquired by a public authority or other person for
use or control of property for utility or other designated public
purpose.
The Board of Water Commissioners will establish fees for miscellaneous
services provided by the Water Department and rates for water usage.
The Commission will hold a public rate hearing before any rate is
changed. The fee and rate schedule will be published separately.