10-2-2: DEFINITIONS:
Whenever used in this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed in this section, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE: An approved device when properly installed prevents contamination of the city water supply from the customer's facility.
BOARD: The municipal utility board.
CUSTOMER: The legal owner of the property or authorized legal agent.
ELY WATER SYSTEM: The system of conduits, pumps, tanks, and structures used for the purpose of conveying from its sources, treating in any manner and conveying to final points of use, all water service requested of the city and on a schedule approved by the board and city council. Specifically included as integral parts of the system are all parts of the system that are conduits of any nature forming a part of the general network of conduits or connected directly or indirectly to said network; all pumps, treatment facilities, tanks and structures of any kind used in connection with the collection, treatment and disposition of water; and all appurtenances to any of the above, either physically or functionally connected.
EMERGENCY: Leaking, broken, plugged, or frozen water lines occurring after regular business hours which may cause a health or safety hazard or waste of water resources.
ENGINEER: The city engineer or any duly authorized representatives.
PREMISES: A continuous tract of land, building or group of adjacent buildings under a single control with respect to use of water and responsibility for payment. Subdivision of such use or responsibility shall constitute a division into separate premises as herein defined, except that where more than one dwelling is being served through the same water service in which case each dwelling shall constitute a separate premises and shall be subject to the same separate charges as if separate single-family dwellings.
SYSTEM OBLIGATION CHARGES: A fee charged new customers in order to equalize the investment in plant and equipment and other facilities made by present water users in the city. The charge is for the right of service in the system.
WILL SERVE LETTER: An application for new service for a new building or an existing building that has not been served within the last five (5) years. (Ord. 674, 5-12-2016)