As used in this chapter:
means a device to counteract back pressures or prevent back siphonage. This device must appear on the list of approved devices issued by the Washington State Board of Health.
means the flow in the direction opposite to the normal flow or the introduction of any foreign liquids, gases, or substances into the water system of the town.
means backflow caused by other means that would create pressure within the system greater than the potable water supply system.
means the clerk-treasurer of the town of Winthrop or his/her authorized representative, deputy or agent.
means the town council of the town of Winthrop.
means any physical arrangement where a public water system is connected, directly or indirectly, with any other nondrinkable water system or auxiliary system, sewer, drain conduit, swimming pool, storage reservoir, plumbing fixture, swamp cooler, or any other device which contains, or may contain, contaminated water, sewage, or other liquid of unknown or unsafe quality which may be capable of imparting contamination to the public water system as a result of backflow. Bypass arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, swivel or changeover devices, or other temporary or permanent devices through which, or because of which, backflow may occur are considered to be cross-connections.
means a unit of water or wastewater which incurs the same costs for operation and maintenance as the average volume of water consumed by, or domestic wastewater discharged from, a single-family residence.
means a contractor, licensed and bonded under the provisions of this chapter, to do work incidental to the construction or repair of side sewers, and town water services under a permit issued by the town under the provisions of the town water and sewer use ordinances.
means any person or owner in physical possession of the building or structure to which town water service is available.
means a permit issued in conjunction with any provision of this chapter, which permit shall be posted on the premises and shall be readily and safely accessible to the water distribution manager.
means any individual, firm, company, association, society, corporation or group.
means water which is satisfactory for drinking, culinary and domestic purposes and meets the Washington State Drinking Water Standards.
means any piece of land to which water is provided, including all structures, improvements, mobile home(s) and other facilities located on it.
means any space dedicated to or acquired for the use of the general public.
means an assembly containing two independently acting, approved check valves, together with a hydraulically operated, mechanically independent pressure differential relief valve located between the check valves, and at the same time below the first check valve. The assembly shall include properly located test cocks and tightly closing shut-off valves at the end of the assembly. A check valve is approved if it appears on the list of approved devices issued by the Washington State Board of Health.
means the current edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, as jointly published by the Water Pollution Control Federation, American Water Works Association, and the American Public Health Association.
means the town of Winthrop.
means the Town Hall of the town of Winthrop.
means a connection between the town water system and the customer's system.
means the town of Winthrop public water system as defined in Chapter 248-55 WAC.
means the certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge of the town wastewater treatment plant as required per Chapter 70.95 RCW or his/her authorized representative, deputy or agent.
means the standards for construction of sewer and water lines and appurtenances, as promulgated by the water distribution manager and wastewater operator from time to time.
means any water system extension, or improvement to the town water system as set forth in Chapter 248-54 WAC.
When there is no definition in this chapter, definitions in Title 17, Zoning, will be used. |
(Ord. 715 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2019; Ord. 486 § 1, 1998; Ord. 412 Art. 1, 1993)