For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONSUMER. The owner or person in control of any premises supplied by or in any manner connected to a public water system.
LEAD BASE MATERIALS. Any material containing lead in excess of the quantities specified in the definition of LEAD FREE below.
LEAD FREE.
(1) When used with respect to solder and flux, refers to solders and flux containing not more than 0.2% lead; and
(2) When used with respect to pipes and pipe fittings, refers to pipes and pipe fittings containing not more than 8% lead.
PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SYSTEM. Any publicly or privately owned water system supplying water to the general public which is satisfactory for drinking, culinary and domestic purposes, and meets the requirements of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
WATER PURVEYOR. The owner, operator, or individual in responsible charge of a public water system.
(Prior Code, § 705.220) (Ord. 295, passed 8-3-1999)