[R.O. 2003 § 705.090; Ord. No. 23.407 Art. I, 3-23-2000]
Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms used in this Chapter shall be as follows:
The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water to a tank, plumbing fixture or other device and the overflow level rim of the receptacle and shall be at least double the diameter of the supply pipe measured vertically above the flood level rim of the vessel, but in no case less than one (1) inch.
Any water source or system, other than the public water supply, that may be available in the building or premises.
The flow, other than the intended direction of flow, of any foreign liquids, gases or substances into the distribution system of a public water supply.
Any device, method or type of construction intended to prevent backflow into a potable water system.
A public water system which serves at least fifteen (15) service connections or regularly serves at least twenty-five (25) residents on a year-round basis.
The owner or person in control of any premises supplied by or in any manner connected to a public water system.
The protection of the public water supply by installing a cross-connection control device or air-gap separation on the main service line to a facility.
An impairment of the quality of the water by sewage, process fluids or other wastes to a degree which could create an actual hazard to the public health through poisoning or through spread of disease by exposure.
Any actual or potential connection or structural arrangement between a public water system and any other source or system through which it is possible to introduce into any part of the public water system any used water, industrial fluid, gas or substance other than the intended potable water with which the system is supplied. Bypass arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, swivel or changeover devices and any other temporary or permanent devices through which or because of which backflow or reversal of flow can or may occur are considered cross-connections.
A control valve on a water service line located between the water main and water meter, between the curb and the sidewalk, used to shut off water supply when the meter cannot be accessed in case of emergency.
[Ord. No. 21-03.04, 3-16-2021]
An evaluation of the potential risk to public health and the adverse effect of the hazard upon the potable water system.
HAZARD, HEALTHAny condition, device or practice in the water supply system and its operation which could create or may create a danger to the health and well-being of the water consumer.
HAZARD, PLUMBINGA plumbing type cross-connection in a consumer's potable water system that has not been properly protected by a vacuum breaker, air-gap separation or backflow prevention device.
HAZARD, POLLUTIONAn actual or potential threat to the physical properties of the water system or to the potability of the public or the consumer's potable water system but which would constitute a nuisance or be aesthetically objectionable or could cause damage to the system or its appurtenances, but would not be dangerous to health.
HAZARD, SYSTEMAn actual or potential threat of severe damage to the physical properties of the public potable water system or the consumer's potable water system or of a pollution or contamination which would have a protracted effect on the quality of the potable water in the system.
Any system containing a fluid or solution which may be chemically, biologically, or otherwise contaminated or polluted in a form or concentration such as would constitute a health, system, pollution or plumbing hazard if introduced into a potable water supply.
The protection of a facility service line by installing a cross-connection control device or air-gap separation on an individual fixture, appurtenance or system.
Materials with low enough concentrations of lead to not cause health risks.
Any individual, firm, company, association, society, corporation or group.
The negative logarithm of the concentration of hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution.
The presence of any foreign substance (organic, inorganic or biological) in water which tends to degrade its quality so as to constitute a hazard or impair the usefulness of the water to a degree which does not create an actual hazard to the public health but which does adversely and unreasonably affect such waters for domestic use.
Any publicly or privately owned water system supplying water to the general public which is satisfactory for drinking, culinary and domestic purposes and meets the requirements of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
A system for provision to the public of piped water for human consumption, if the system has at least fifteen (15) service connections or regularly serves at least twenty-five (25) individuals daily at least sixty (60) days out of the year. The system includes any collection, treatment and storage or distribution facilities used in connection with the system. A public water system is either a community water system or a non-community water system.
Any water main line or pipe which conveys water to the water treatment plant from a raw water supply source.
A sewer which carries sewage and to which storm, surface and ground waters are not intentionally admitted.
Each individual connection of a user to a water main or pipe for the purpose of conveying water to a point of use. If a meter is installed at the end of a service, then the service connection means the downstream end of the meter.
Any water line or pipe connected to a public water supply's distribution main or pipe that conveys water to a point of use. Each service line is owned and maintained by the customer at that service connection and such line begins at the customer's side of the meter.
Is mandatory; MAY: Is permissive.
The Superintendent of Water Works or other duly authorized employee of the City bearing proper credentials and identification who is in responsible charge of the operation and maintenance of the public water supply serving the City.
All piping, conduits, valves, hydrants, storage facilities, pumps and other appurtenances, excluding service connections, which serve to deliver water from a water treatment plant or source to the public.
Any water main line or pipe which conveys water to a point of use from a water treatment plant, source or water storage facility. Water mains are owned and maintained by the City.
A water volume measuring and recording device furnished and/or installed by the City or furnished and/or installed by a user and approved by the City. Each individual service connection shall have a water meter.
The owner, operator or individual in responsible charge of a public water system.
A facility which uses specific processes such as sedimentation, coagulation, filtration, disinfection, aeration, oxidation, ion exchange, fluoridation or other processes which serve to add components or to alter or remove contaminants from a water supply source.