For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEEMED AVAILABLE. Any water main which passes through the premises or through a street, alley or easement adjacent to or abutting such premises.
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 municipality.
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 purpose.
SERVICE PIPE. Any pipe extending from the supply pipe to the location on the premises where the water is to be dispersed.
SUPPLY PIPE. Any pipe extending from the main to a point at or near the lot line of the consumer’s premises where the shutoff, stop box or curb stop is located.
(2000 Code, § 3-102)