For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. The Board of Supervisors of the county of Orange, California.
DIRECTOR. The duly appointed Administrator of the County Environmental Management Agency, or his or her designee.
INDUSTRIAL WASTE. Any and all liquid or solid waste substance from any producing, manufacturing or processing operation of whatever nature. It shall include any such waste placed within containers of whatever nature prior to and for purposes of disposal. It shall also include sewage mixed with industrial waste; however, it shall not include domestic sewage from residences, business buildings and institutions, containing only waste from water closets, wash water, baths and kitchens.
POLLUTION OF UNDERGROUND OR SURFACE WATERS. Any condition resulting from the depositing or discharging of industrial waste which impairs or contributes to the impairment of the usefulness of waters for human or animal consumption or domestic, agricultural, industrial or recreational purposes, or any other useful purposes.
PUBLIC AGENCY. The United States or any department or agency thereof, the state of California and any department or agency thereof including all political subdivisions thereof.
PUBLIC SEWER. The main line sewer, publicly owned or maintained, constructed in a street, highway, alley, place or right-of-way dedicated to public use.
SEWAGE. Any waste, liquid or otherwise associated with human habitation or of human or animal origin and includes sewage effluent and water contaminated with offal, filth or feculent matter.
UNDERGROUND OR SURFACE WATER. Any surface or subterranean stream, watercourse, lake or other body of water, and shall include water wells and any underground or surface storage reservoir, whether natural or artificial.
('61 Code, § 11A.2) (Ord. 788, passed - - )