For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Also, where no definition is specified, the normal dictionary usage of the word shall apply.
MAIN. Any pipe other than a supply or service pipe that is used for the purpose of carrying water to, and dispersing the same in the city.
SEPARATE PREMISES. More than one consumer procuring water from the same service or supply pipe. The second premises may be a separate dwelling, apartment, building or structure used for a separate business.
SERVICE PIPE. Any pipe extending from the shutoff, stop box or curb stop to the premises being served by said service pipe.
SUPPLY PIPE. Any pipe tapped into a main and extending from the main to the shutoff, stop box or curb stop for the premises being served by said SUPPLY PIPE.
WATER WELL. Any excavation that is drilled, cored, bored, washed, driven, dug, jetted or otherwise constructed for the purpose of exploring for ground water, monitoring ground water, utilizing the geothermal properties of the ground or extracting water from or injecting water into the underground water reservoir. WATER WELL shall not include any excavation made for obtaining or prospecting for oil, natural gas, minerals or products mined or quarried or for inserting media to repressure oil or natural gas-bearing formations.
(1976 Code, § 3-102) (Ord. 1046, passed 11-20-1991; Ord. 1186, passed 12-18-1995)