For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FUGITIVE WATER. The pumping, flow, release, escape, or leakage of any potable water from any pipe, valve, faucet, irrigation system or facility onto any hard surface such that water accumulates as to either create individual puddles in excess of ten square feet in size or cause flow along or off of the hard surface or onto adjacent property or the public right-of-way, arroyo, or other water course, natural or manmade. FUGITIVE WATER also means, during the irrigation of landscaping, the escape or flow of water away from the landscaping plants being irrigated even if such flow is not onto a hard surface. Excluded from this definition is incidental runoff caused by vehicle washing (provided that a positive shut-off nozzle is used), the periodic draining of swimming pools and spas, and the intentional washing of hard surfaces for an explicit public health, safety, or sanitation purpose as approved by the Water Division Manager.
GREY WATER. Household wastewater other than from water closets and kitchen sinks.
NONPOTABLE WATER. Water which does not meet nationally recognized standards for human consumption.
POTABLE WATER. Water which, according to the town, meets nationally recognized standards for human consumption.
PRIVATE EATING ESTABLISHMENT. Any establishment which admits a limited or restricted portion of the public and which serves food and washes dishes.
PUBLIC EATING ESTABLISHMENT. Any establishment which admits the public generally with no limitations or restrictions and which serves food and washes dishes.
SAFE PRODUCTION CAPACITY. Ninety percent of the total available water resources, based upon distribution components, storage reserves, weather conditions and historic data.
WASTE. Any non-beneficial use of water within the town limits including that caused by the pumping of wells. WASTE includes, but is not limited to leaks in an indoor or outdoor plumbing system (faucets, hose bibs, showerheads, toilets, and the like) in excess of 0.25 gallons per minute. Residential water users, both single family and multi-family are excluded from the indoor plumbing portion of this definition.
WASTEWATER. The liquid and water carried waste or sewage from residential dwellings, commercial buildings, industrial and manufacturing facilities and institutions whether treated or untreated.
WATER DIVISION OR DIVISION. The Town of Payson Water Division.
(Res. 2767, passed 4-17-14; Am. Ord. 846, passed 4-17-14)