Section 78-176. Definitions.

Except where specific definitions are used within a specific section of this article for the purpose of that section, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivation shall have meanings provided herein. The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive.

backflow prevention device shall mean either a dual check device composed of two single independently active check valves, as described in the American Water Works Association Standard C506-78 (R83), and the American Society of Sanitary engineering Standard 1024, and/or reduced pressure principle device, as described in the American Water Works Association Standard C506-78 (R83), and the American Society of Sanitary engineering Standard 1013.

City manager shall mean the city manager of the city.

cross-connection refers to any physical connection or arrangement which would allow the movement of contaminants or fluids between any nonpotable water system, such as the reclaimed water system, and potable water system.

Customer shall mean any person receiving service or making application for service.

fdep shall refer to the state department of environmental protection.

Hose bib means a special connection installed and provided by the city at certain points of delivery of reclaimed water that will enable the customer to attach a hose to use reclaimed water for non-potable water purposes.

Reclaimed water shall mean highly treated effluent from the city's wastewater treatment plant not for human consumption, supplied through the reclaimed water transmission and distribution system which meets or exceeds requirements for public access as set for by fdep or its successor in function.

Reclaimed water system shall mean those reclaimed water storage tank, pumps, transmission mains, distribution mains, valves and appurtenances installed in public rights-of-way or utility easements, and are used to distribute reclaimed water.

service line shall mean that conduit to convey reclaimed water from the distribution main to the applicant's property line.

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