As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
MAIN or MAINS
All pipes, other than supply pipes and service pipes, used
for conveying water to or distributing water in the Township.
METER RATES
Rates or prices to be charged for water, based upon the quantity
consumed as measured by an approved water meter.
OWNER
Any person, firm, corporation or association owning any property
or premises which is or prospectively can be supplied with Township
water, or his duly authorized agent.
PREMISES
A building used for either business or residential purposes,
or both, together with the land appurtenant thereto and such outbuildings
as are used exclusively in connection therewith, or any part of a
building with the land appurtenant thereto when sold as a separate
unit.
SERVICE PIPE
A pipe extending from the curb stop and valve at the curbline
into privately owned property for supplying water thereto. On streets
without curbs or within easement areas, the service pipe shall extend
from the curb stop and valve located within the street right-of-way
or easement limits.
[Amended 11-16-1992 by Ord. No. 92-412]
SUPPLY PIPE
A pipe connected to the main and extending thence to and
including the curb stop and valve at the curbline of the street. On
streets without curbs or within easement areas, the curb stop and
valve shall be located entirely within the street right-of-way or
easement limits.
[Amended 11-16-1992 by Ord. No. 92-412]
The owner of any premises or his authorized
agent desiring to use Township water or to make a change in an existing
water supply to any premises shall first make application, in writing,
to the Township for such water service, upon forms furnished by the
Township. Such application shall request the installation to be made
by the Township, subject to the provisions of this chapter, and bear
the consent and agreement that the applicant shall be bound and governed
by all the provisions of this chapter and all rules and regulations
hereafter adopted by the Township. Any misrepresentation of facts
contained in any application shall be deemed a violation of this section.
Duly authorized agents of the Township, upon presentation of credentials provided by the Township, shall have access at any reasonable time to any and all premises supplied with Township water for the purpose of making any desired inspection thereof, including the examination of the entire water supply and plumbing system upon said premises. Any person who refuses to admit such duly authorized agent for the purpose of such inspection, or hinders or interferes with him in the performance of such inspection, shall be deemed to have violated this section and be subject to the penalty prescribed in §
259-30 hereof.
The use of air-conditioning systems utilizing
water without provision for recirculation is prohibited.
In the event that it becomes expedient to shut
off the water from any section of the Township because of accidents
or fire or in order to make repairs or extensions or for other necessary
purposes, the Township will endeavor to give timely notice to those
affected thereby and will, so far as practicable, use its best efforts
to prevent inconvenience or damage arising from any such cause; but
failure to give such notice or to receive the same will not render
the Township responsible or liable for damages to property or any
refund that may result therefrom or from any other cause.