The following terms are defined for use in this chapter pertaining to the water service system:
1. “Customer” means in addition to any person receiving water service from the City, the owner of the property served, and as between such parties, the duties, responsibilities, liabilities, and obligations hereinafter imposed shall be joint and several.
2. “Superintendent” means the City Director of Public Works.
3. “Water main” means a water supply pipe provided for public or community use.
4. “Water service pipe” means the pipe from the water main to the building served.
5. “Water system or waterworks” means all public facilities for securing, collecting, storing, pumping, treating, and distributing water.