For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADMINISTRATOR IN STATUTORY CITIES. The person assigned duties pursuant to M.S. § 412.151, as it may be amended from time to time; or the City Manager pursuant to M.S. §§ 412.601 through 412.751, as they may be amended from time to time, 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, Subd. 4, as it may be amended from time to time.
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.
(2009 Code, § 402.01.02)