For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. The Arizona Administrative Code, as amended.
APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (ASSEMBLY). Any testable assembly, with the exception of an approved air gap, which has been issued a certificate of approval by the University of Southern California Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research (USC-FCCCHR or the Foundation), or such other third party certifying entity, unrelated to the product's manufacturer or vendor, which may be acceptable to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. A list of assemblies shall be maintained by the Backflow Control Officer.
BACKFLOW. The undesirable reversal of flow of water or mixtures of water and other liquids, gases or other substances into the distribution system of the public potable water supply.
CERTIFIED TESTER. An individual certified to test backflow prevention assemblies by the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) or the Arizona State Environmental Technology Training (ASETT) Center or other agencies or organizations involved with the training and certification of testers if they are acceptable to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
CODE. This Town of Cave Creek Water Code, as amended.
CROSS CONNECTION. Any unprotected or potential connection or structural arrangement between a public or a customer's potable water system and any other source or system through which it is possible to introduce into any part of the potable water system any used water, industrial fluid, gas, or substance other than the intended potable water with which the system is supplied. Bypass arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, swivel or changeover devices and other temporary or permanent
devices through which or because of which "backflow" can or may occur are considered to be cross connections.
CUSTOMER. Any person who receives potable water from the town's water system.
DWR. The Arizona Department of Water Resources.
EXCAVATION. Any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in the earth's surface formed by earth removal.
LANDSCAPE WATERING. The application of water from any source, to a water intensive landscaped area, a low water use area, and re-vegetation acres.
LANDSCAPING PLANT. Any member of the kingdom Plantae, including any tree, shrub, vine, herb, flower, succulent ground cover or grass species that grows or has been planted out-of-doors and is used for landscaping purposes.
LOW WATER USING PLANT. Any member of the kingdom Plantae which is on the low water using plant list as may be amended for the Phoenix Active Management Area adopted by the Manager of DWR and filed with the Department of Water Resources. Any plant not on the list is a high water using plant.
MAG. The Maricopa Association of Governments.
MANIFOLD METER. The installation of more than one water meter onto a single water service line that is connected to the public main.
NON-PARTICIPATING APPLICANT. The owner of property that will be served by water facilities installed by another property owner or developer, who does not contribute to the cost of the installation.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, co-partnership, firm, company, corporation, association, joint stock company, trust, state, municipality, Indian tribe, political subdivision of the state, federal governmental agency, or any other legal entity, including their legal representatives, agents or assigns.
POINT OF SERVICE DELIVERY. The terminal end of a service connection from the public water system. If a meter is installed at the end of the service connection, then the POINT OF SERVICE DELIVERY shall mean the downstream end (i.e., customer's side) of the meter.
POTABLE WATER. Water delivered through the town's domestic water delivery system after treatment designed to meet Environmental Protection Agency's and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality drinking water standards.
PRV. A pressure regulating valve placed on the customer's side of the water supply to compensate for high water pressure within certain areas of the town's water distribution system. Installation, maintenance, adjustment and replacement of PRV's are solely the responsibility of the customer.
RIGHTS OF WAY. Land owned by the town, or privately owned by the abutting and benefitting properties, dedicated to streets and similar transportation related functions.
TOWN WATER SYSTEM. The combined water service areas of Cave Creek which encompasses portions of the Town of Carefree and Desert Hills which encompasses portions of unincorporated Maricopa County.
UTILITIES MANAGER. The executive in charge for the Town of Cave Creek or his/her authorized deputy, agent, designee or representative.
UTILITY DEPARTMENT. The department within the Town of Cave Creek responsible for operation of the town's utility facilities.
WATER FEATURES. Use of water in a landscaped area other than for irrigation and includes fountains, artificial streams, ponds and waterfalls.
(Ord. O2011-03, passed 2-7-11; Am. Ord. O2021-08, passed 12-20-21)