7-2-2: DEFINITIONS:
As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
BACKFLOW: The flow, other than the intended direction of flow, of any foreign liquids, gases or substances into the distribution system of the public water supply.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE: A device to counteract back pressure or prevent siphonage.
CONTAMINATION: The entry into or presence in a public water supply of any substance which may be deleterious to health and/or quality of the water.
CROSS CONNECTION: Any physical arrangement whereby a public water supply is connected, directly or indirectly, with any other water supply system, sewer, drain, conduit, pool, hot tub, storage reservoir, plumbing fixture, body of water or other device which contains or may contain contaminated water, sewage, or other waste or liquids of unknown or unsafe quality which may be capable of introducing contamination to the public water supply as a result of backflow.
HEALTH OFFICER: State of Idaho region II water supply officer, or other authorized agent of the state or federal government.
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY: Any system or water supply intended or used for human consumption or other domestic uses, including source, treatment, storage, transmission and distribution facilities, where water is furnished to any collection or number of individuals, or is made available to the public for human consumption or domestic use.
PURVEYOR: The city of Horseshoe Bend or its authorized agent.
SUPERVISOR: The engineer of the city or other individual designated by the mayor. (Ord. 166, 7-16-1996)