(A) For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANTISIPHON VACUUM BREAKER. A device which restricts the backflow of water into a potable water system by a simple check valve. The vacuum is broken by allowing air to enter upstream of the check valve.
APPROVED. A backflow prevention device or method has been accepted by the Superintendent as being suitable for the intended use.
AUXILIARY WATER SYSTEM. Any water supply system available to the premises other than the public water supply system and includes the water supplied by such system. These AUXILIARY WATER SYSTEMS may include water from another owner’s public water supply system, polluted or contaminated water, process fluids, used water, or other sources of water over which the village does not have sanitary control.
BACKFLOW or BACKSIPHONAGE. The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or substances into the water distribution system from any other source than the intended source of the potable water supply.
CONSUMER. The owner or person in control of any premises supplied by or in any manner connected to a public water supply system.
CONSUMER’S WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM. Any water supply system located on the consumer’s premises supplied by or in any manner connected to a public water supply system. A household plumbing system is considered to be a CONSUMER’S WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM. A fire suppression system is also considered a CONSUMER’S WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM.
CONTAMINATION. An impairment of the quality of the water by sewage or waste to a degree which could cause an actual hazard to the public health through poisoning or through spread of disease by exposure.
CROSS-CONNECTION. Any arrangement whereby contamination due to backflow or backsiphonage can occur.
DEGREE OF HAZARD. A term derived from an evaluation of the potential risk to health and the adverse effects upon the potable water system.
DUAL CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY. An assembly composed of two single, independently acting check valves including 100% closing shutoff ball valves located at each end of the assembly and suitable connections for testing the water tightness of each check valve.
HEALTH HAZARD. Any condition, device, or practice in a water system or its operation that creates a real or potential danger to the health and well-being of the consumer.
INTERCHANGEABLE CONNECTION. An arrangement or device that will allow alternate but not simultaneous uses of two sources of water.
LICENSED PLUMBER. A person who has obtained the appropriate license from the Chairperson and Village Board to perform plumbing-related work within the village limits.
NON-POTABLE WATER. Water not safe for drinking, personal, or culinary use, or which does not meet the requirements of the State Department of Health.
PLUMBING HAZARD. A plumbing type cross-connection in a consumer’s potable water system that has not been properly protected by air-gap separation or backflow prevention devices.
POLLUTION. The presence in water of any foreign substances (organic, inorganic, or biological) that degrade the quality of water to a degree which does not necessarily cause an actual hazard to the public health but which does adversely and unreasonably affect such waters for any desired use.
POLLUTION HAZARD. A condition through which an aesthetically objectionable or degrading material not dangerous to health may enter the public water supply system or the consumer’s water supply system.
POTABLE WATER. Water which is satisfactory for drinking, culinary, and domestic purposes and meets the requirements of the State Department of Health.
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM. A water supply system designed and intended to provide potable water to a designated consumer. The WATER SUPPLY shall include the water supply source and distribution piping network. WATER SUPPLY SOURCE is defined as any artificial or natural accumulation of water used to supply the potable water system. The distribution piping network includes all piping, pumping, and treatment devices used to convey an adequate quality and quantity of potable water to the consumer.
REDUCED PRESSURE ZONE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. A device containing a minimum of two independently acting check valves together with an automatically operated pressure differential relief valve located between to check valves. During normal flow and at the cessation of normal flow, the pressure between these two checks shall be less than the supply pressure. In case of leakage of either check valve, the differential relief valve, by discharging to the atmosphere, shall operate to maintain the pressure between the check valves at less than the supply pressure. The unit must include 100% closing shutoff ball valves located at each end of the device, and each device shall be fitted with properly located test cocks.
SERVICE CONNECTION. The terminal end of a service line from the public water system. If a meter is installed at the end of the service, then the SERVICE CONNECTION means the downstream end of the meter.
SYSTEM HAZARD. A condition posing an actual or potential threat of damage of the physical properties of the public’s or the consumer’s water supply system.
USED WATER. Any water supplied by the public water supply system to a consumer’s water supply system after it has passed through the service connection and is no longer under the sanitary control of the water supplier.
(B) The consumer, as defined in these regulations, if requested by the Utilities Superintendent, shall designate an individual or individuals who shall be responsible for contact and communications with the Superintendent in matters relating to system alteration and construction, monitoring, and sampling, maintenance, operation, record keeping, and reporting, as required by law and these regulations. Any change in assigned responsibilities or designated individuals shall be promptly reported to the Superintendent.
(Ord. 2008-4, passed 8-14-2008) Penalty, see § 10.99