As used in this Chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section:
BACKFLOW: The flow, other than the intended direction of flow, of any foreign liquids, gases or substances into the distribution system of a public water supply.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE: A device to counteract back pressure or prevent back siphonage.
CONTAMINATION: The entry into or presence in a public water supply of any substance which may be deleterious to health and/or quality of the water.
CROSS-CONNECTION: Any physical arrangement whereby a public water supply is connected, directly or indirectly, with any other water supply system, sewer, drain, conduit, pool, storage reservoir, plumbing fixture or other device which contains or may contain contaminated water, sewage or other waste or liquids of unknown or unsafe quality which may be capable of imparting contamination to the public water supply as a result of backflow.
DIRECTOR: The Director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, or his or her designee.
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY: Any system or water supply intended or used for human consumption or other domestic uses, including source, treatment storage, transmission and distribution facilities, where water is furnished to any collection or number of individuals or is made available to the public for human consumption or domestic use.
PURVEYOR: The City of Rathdrum, Idaho, or its authorized agent. (Ord. 288-2, 2-10-1987)