For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AESTHETIC WATER USE. Water used for ornamental or decorative purposes such as fountains, reflecting pools and water gardens.
COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL WATER USE. Water use which is integral to the operations of commercial and non-profit establishments and governmental entities such as retail establishments, hotels and motels, restaurants and office buildings.
CONSERVATION. The practices, techniques and technologies that reduce the consumption of water, reduce the loss or waste of water, improve the efficiency in the use of water or increase the recycling and reuse of water so that a supply is conserved and made available for future or alternative use.
CUSTOMER. Any person, company or organization using water supplied by the town.
DOMESTIC WATER USE. Water used for personal needs or for household or sanitary purposes such as drinking, bathing, cooking, sanitation or for cleaning a residence, business, industry or institution.
INDUSTRIAL WATER USE. The use of water in processes designed to convert materials of lower value into forms having greater usability and value.
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION USE. Water used for the irrigation and maintenance of landscaped areas, whether publicly or privately owned, including residential and commercial lawns, gardens, golf courses, parks and rights-of-way and medians.
NON-ESSENTIAL WATER USE. Water uses that are not essential or required for the protection of public, health, safety and welfare.
WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS. Customers purchasing water from the Town of Holiday Lakes and re-distributing it for a fee to their own customers.
(Ord. 2000-09, passed 9-18-2000)