(a) It is hereby determined and declared to be necessary and conducive to the public health, safety, welfare and convenience of the Village, to operate the water and sewerage systems of the Village as a public utility and to levy and collect water and sewer service charges upon all lots, land and premises served by having connections with the system, and such charges when collected shall be used for the purposes hereinafter provided.
(b) For the purposes of this chapter, the terms are defined as follows:
(1) “Sewage” means the water or water-borne wastes from premises on which any structure has been erected having connection with the system.
(2) “Industrial wastes” means the liquid waste resulting from any commercial, manufacturing or industrial operations or processes.
(3) “Tap” means the connection to the water main and the necessary pipes or lines extending from the water main to and including the curb stop or valve and box. Tap is also defined as the connection to the sanitary sewer main including wye branch or saddle as appropriate.
(4) “Water service outside Village” means water service furnished to consumers outside the corporate limits of Ashville in accordance with authority for the service previously granted by the Council of this Village.
(Ord. 93-12. Passed 9-20-93.)