For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AUTHORITY. Bedminster Municipal Authority, a Pennsylvania municipal authority incorporated by the Township of Bedminster.
BUILDING MAIN. Extension from the water system of any structure to the service line of a main.
IMPROVED PROPERTY. Any property within the township upon which there is erected a structure intended for continuous or occupancy or use by human beings or animals.
MAIN. Any pipe or conduit constituting a part of the water system used or usable for water distribution purposes.
OWNER. Any person vested with ownership, legal or equitable, sole or partial, or any improved property.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, company, association, society, trust, limited liability company, corporation, municipality, municipal authority or other groups or entity.
SERVICE LINE. Part of the water system extending from a main to the curb line or, if there shall be no curb line, extending to the property line. If no such SERVICE LINE shall be provided, SERVICE LINE shall mean that portion of or place in, a main which is provided for connection of any building main.
WATER SYSTEM. All facilities, as of any particular time, for production, transmission, storage and distribution of water in the township owned by the authority for maintenance, operation and use.
(Ord. 175, passed 10-11-2006)