(a) "Potable water" means water which does not contain contamination, objectionable pollution or infection and is considered satisfactory for domestic consumption.
(b) "Water main" means the water pipe located in a street or easement and from which the domestic water supply is delivered to the service pipe leading to the property.
(c) "Service pipe" means the water pipe extending from the curb stop to the building served.
(d) "Water system" is a comprehensive term which includes facilities for supplying, treating, pumping and distributing potable water.
(e) "Bookkeeping Clerk" means the person or agent duly appointed to conduct the business office of the water system.
(f) "Superintendent" means the person or agent of the water system duly appointed to supervise the operation, maintenance, inspection and repair of the system.
(g) "Engineer" means the registered professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Ohio, duly appointed by Council.
(h) "Person" means any individual, firm, company, corporation or group.
(i) "Public Service Director" means the Director of Public Service of the City.
(j) "Owner" means any person, group of persons, corporation, partnership or firm which holds title to a parcel or lot adjacent to the City water system or desires to purchase water from the City.
(k) "Fixture" or "appurtenance" means any valve, valve box, hydrant, meter, curb or corporation stop, curb box, tank, building, electric power pole or line, electric service mast or any other physical article owned or operated by or essential to the operation of the water system.