For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CITY. The municipality of Lead.
COMMERCIAL. Classification of water use for all uses other than residential.
EASEMENT. An acquired legal right for the specific use of land owned by others.
MAY. Permissive. See SHALL.
OCCUPANT. The person using the lot, parcel of land, building or premises connected to the water distribution system. The OCCUPANT may also be the owner.
PERSON. Any individual, firm, company, association, governmental agency, society, corporation, group or political subdivision.
PLUMBING CODE. The current South Dakota Plumbing Code.
RESIDENTIAL. The classification of domestic water use that applies to residences and apartments and similar installations.
SHALL. Mandatory. See MAY.
TREATED WATER (VERSUS UNTREATED WATER). Water that has been treated by the Lead/Deadwood Sanitary District water treatment plant.
UTILITY DEPARTMENT. The portion of the city that is responsible for the over site of all city utilities.
UTILITY DEPARTMENT POLICY. The guidelines that serve to guide the running of the Utility Department. Deviations from the POLICY shall be under the directions of the Utility Superintendent. In case of emergency, appropriate action shall be taken. The Utility Superintendent shall refer policy changes to the Lead City Commission.
UTILITY SECRETARY. The individual directed by the Lead City Commission to provide the administration, customer service, fee collection and water service applications for the Utility Department.
UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT. The person appointed by the Lead City Commission to over see the Utility Department.
WATER MAIN. The general water supply distribution system for public use, controlled by the city. Generally, this shall mean water lines that are on the public right-of-way, HMC property or private property with an easement. This shall include fire hydrants. The WATER MAINS shall include that portion of the service line on public right-of-way up to the curb stop.
WATER SERVICE. The pipe from the water main to the water distribution system of the building served.
WATER SYSTEM. The physical facilities, property and water rights under city control.
(Prior Code, § 21-120)