For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AUXILIARY INTAKE. Any piping connection or other device whereby water may be secured from a source other than that normally used.
BYPASS. Any system of piping or other arrangement whereby the public water supply is connected directly with a sewer, drain conduit, pool, storage reservoir or other device which normally contains sewage or other waste or liquid which would be capable of importing contamination to the public water supply.
CROSS-CONNECTION. Any physical connection whereby the public water supply is connected with any other water supply system, whether public or private, either inside or outside of any building or buildings, in such a manner that a flow of water into the public water supply is possible either through the manipulation of valves, or because of ineffective check or back-pressure valves, or because of any other arrangements.
PERSON. Any and all persons, natural or artificial, including an individual firm or association, and any municipal or private corporation organized or existing under the laws of this or any other state or country.
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY. The waterworks system furnishing water to the town for general use, and which supply is recognized as the public water supply by the state’s Department of Health.
(Prior Code, § 7-301)