For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CLERK IN STATUTORY CITIES. The person assigned duties pursuant to M.S. § 412.151; or the city manager pursuant to M.S. §§ 412.601 - 412.751 or in charter cities as determined by city charter.
DEPARTMENT. The city Water Department.
EMERGENCY. The declaration of a critical water deficiency by the governor.
IRRIGATION. The watering of shrubs, trees, sod, seeded areas, gardens, lawns, or any other outdoor vegetation, except outdoor vegetation utilized for agricultural purposes.
NOTIFICATION TO PUBLIC. Notification through local media, including interviews and issuance of news releases.
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIER. The city or other entity that owns, manages, or operates a public water supply, as defined in M.S. § 144.382, subdivision 4.
RECLAIMED WATER. Water collected from rooftops, paved surfaces, or other collection devices and all water utilized more than once before re-entering the natural water cycle.
WATER RECIRCULATION SYSTEM. Any system which enables a user to reuse water at least once prior to returning the water to the natural water cycle.
(Ord. 290, passed 9-9-2020)