In the interpretation of this Part 1, the following definitions
shall apply unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Water of questionable quality, wastes or other contaminants
entering a public water supply system due to a reversal of flow.
A connection or arrangement of piping or appurtenances through
which a backflow could occur.
The Water Department of the Township, or Rockford Water Department
in areas served by the City of Rockford.
A water supply system maintained in addition to a public
water supply, including but not limited to water systems from ground
or surface sources not meeting the requirements of Act No. 98 of the
Public Acts of 1913, as amended, being Sections 325.201 to 325.214
of the Compiled Laws of 1948,[1] or water from a public 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 water pipe or extension thereto from a public water supply
terminating in a tank, vessel, fixture or appliance which may contain
water of questionable quality, waste or other contaminants and which
is unprotected against backflow.
That part of the water distribution system connecting the
water main at the curb cock with the premises served.
That part of the water distribution system located within
easement lines or streets, designed to supply more than one water
connection.
[1]
Editor's Note: See now Act No. 451 of 1994, MCL 324.4101 et
seq., Sewerage Systems.
