[Adopted 2-12-2002 by Ord. No. 109 (Ch. 26, Part 2, of the 2001 Code
of Ordinances)]
Unless the context specifically and clearly indicates otherwise,
the meaning of terms and phrases used in this article shall be as
follows:
AUTHORITY
The Weaverland Valley Authority, which is a Pennsylvania
municipality authority that provides water services, in addition to
related and other services, to customers in at least East Earl Township
and Terre Hill Borough.
[Amended 12-11-2012 by Ord. No. 177; 12-11-2012 by Ord. No. 178; 5-8-2018 by Ord. No. 204]
BUILDING LINE
The pipe extension from the water system of any structure
providing water for human consumption to the curb box. It is not part
of the water distribution system and, as such, is owned by the owner.
CONNECTION
The attachment or joining of an improved property to the
water distribution system in such a way that it can conduct water
to the improved property.
CURB BOX
The valve located at the point of connection of the building
line and the service lateral. It is part of the water distribution
system and, as such, is owned by the Authority.
IMPROVED PROPERTY
Any property located within the Township upon which there
is erected a structure intended for continuous or periodic habitation,
occupancy or use by human beings.
OWNER
Any person vested with ownership, legal or equitable, sole
or partial, of any improved property.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, company, association, society,
corporation or other group or entity.
SERVICE LATERAL
That part of the water distribution system extending from
a water main to the curb box.
TOWNSHIP
The Township of East Earl, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania,
a Second Class Township, with offices at 4610 Division Highway, East
Earl, Pennsylvania.
WATER MAIN
Any pipe or conduit constituting a part of the water distribution
system used or usable for water distribution purposes.