For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. The word “shall” is always mandatory and never directory.
CONSUMER. Any person who is an owner, occupant, or user of real property to which water is supplied by the town. The term shall also refer to any person who uses water supplied by the town, or to any person who is billed for the supply of water from the town, or to any person who is responsible for or otherwise has the right or permission to utilize the supply of water provided by the town.
DIRECTOR. The Director of Public Works of the town.
GOVERNING BOARD. The Board of Commissioners of the town.
PERSON. Any natural person, any group of persons, any firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, governmental entity, or any other organization or entity.
PUBLIC WORKS. The town’s Department of Public Works.
TOWN. The Town of Pinebluff, North Carolina.
WATER. All water available to the town for treatment by virtue of the town’s water rights or withdrawal permits and any treated water introduced by the town into its potable water supply and distribution system, including water purchased or offered for sale.
WATER SHORTAGE. Is deemed to exist when any one or all of the following difficulties are being encountered:
(1) The ordinary demands and requirements of water consumers served by the town cannot be satisfied without depleting the water supply to or below a critical level, the level at which the continued availability of water for human consumption, sanitation and fire protection is jeopardized;
(2) When there is inadequate water treatment capability; or
(3) When water transmission capability is disrupted or inadequate.
(Prior Code, § 15-52)