As used herein, the words and phrases listed below shall have the following meanings:
APPLICANT
Any person making a request in writing for any service to be rendered or furnished by the Town.
CONSUMER OR CUSTOMER
The person legally or equitably responsible for payment of charges for water or other facilities and services furnished by the Town.
DISTRICT
A duly constituted water district within the Town of Newburgh.
OCCUPANT
The person actually in possession or control of any premises or part thereof who is a consumer.
OWNER
The person who has legal or equitable title to any premises.
PERSON
An individual, firm, association or corporation.
PRIVATE FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEM
Water mains, pipes, hydrants, sprinklers and other facilities installed on private premises or on a public or private street for the purpose of private fire protection.
PRIVATE STREET
Any street, avenue, road or way that is not for any highway purpose under the jurisdiction of the legislative body of any village, town, city or county or the State of New York.
PUBLIC STREET
Any street, avenue, road or way that is for any highway purpose under the jurisdiction of the legislative body of any village, town, city or county or the State of New York.
SERVICE CONNECTION
The facilities and equipment used to supply water to any premises and which are installed within the limits of the street between the main and the curb box shutoff of the premises to be served.
TOWN
The Town Board acting on behalf of a duly constituted water district within the Town of Newburgh.