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.