[10-27-2014 by Ord. No.
14-007; 7-13-2015 by Ord. No. 15-006]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
A property owner, or tenant of a registered rental, who is
named on the water and/or sewer account for the premises receiving
water and/or sewer service.
That water and/or sewer account in which the service connection
serving the premises is turned on and receiving readiness-to-serve
charge(s).
Water of questionable quality, wastes, or other contaminants
entering the City water system due to a reversal of flow.
All water mains, water connections, meters, hydrants and
appurtenances connected with or served by the City water system, whether
lying within or outside the corporate City limits.
All facilities for pumping, treating, storage and distributing
water.
That charge to recover a portion of the cost of providing
water and/or sewer system capacity and any variable cost in providing
water and/or sewer service.
Any physical connection or arrangement between two otherwise
separate piping systems, one of which contains potable water and the
other water of unknown or questionable safety, and includes any arrangement
of plumbing, fixtures, piping or pumping equipment that may cause
reduced pressure and expose the potable water system to contamination
from any source.
The Department of Public Works, Utilities Division, of the
City.
The Public Works Director, under the direction of the City
Manager, or the Director's authorized deputy, agent or representative.
The Director shall promulgate public works regulations for the Department
to assure the efficient and safe operation of the water systems.
One or more rooms including a kitchen and bathroom facility
designed as a unit for occupancy for the purpose of cooking, living
and sleeping.
That water and/or sewer account in which the service connection
serving the premises is turned off and not receiving readiness-to-serve
charge(s).
Delivering by U.S. mail or electronic mail (email).
The equipment used to measure water consumption. This equipment
includes, but is not limited to, a meter body, register, wiring and
endpoint.
Each lot or parcel of land, building or premises having any
connection to the City water distribution system or the City sewage
disposal system.
That charge to recover a portion of the cost of providing
water and/or sewer system capacity that is on standby to provide service
and operational flexibility.
A water supply system maintained in addition to a municipal-type
public water supply, including but not limited to water systems from
ground or surface sources not meeting the requirements of Part 41
of Public Act No. 451 of 1994 (MCL 324.4101 et seq.) or water from
a water supply which in any way has been treated, processed, or exposed
to any possible contaminant or stored in other than an approved storage
facility.
A connection serving a single customer consisting of one
water connection, necessary piping, one curbstop and one meter.
That part of the City water distribution system at the point
where the service connection joins the water main for the premises
being served. Also known as a "corporation stop."
That part of the City water distribution system located within
easement lines or streets designed to supply more than one water connection.
[10-27-2014 by Ord. No.
14-007]
The words, terms and phrases described in § 48-81 are hereby incorporated into this section by reference for use throughout the entire chapter.
