For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"ALLOTMENT." The maximum quantity of water allowed for each customer over any applicable period as established in the provisions of this subchapter.
"COMMISSION." The Shelbyville Municipal Water and Sewer Commission.
"EXCESS USE." The usage of water by a water customer in excess of the water allotment provided for that customer, over any applicable period.
"NON-RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER." Commercial, industrial, public, and all other such users, with the exception of hospitals, and health care facilities.
"RATIONING." Procedures established to provide for the equitable distribution of critically-limited water supplies, in order to balance demand and limited available supplies, and to assure that sufficient water is available to preserve public health and safety.
"RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS." Any customer who receives water service for a single or multi-family dwelling unit. The term residential customer does not include educational or other institutions, hotels, motels, or similar commercial establishments.
"SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS." The temporary suspension of water supply, or reduction of pressure below that required for adequate supply, to any customer, portion of a water supply, or entire system.
"WATER SUPPLIES." Water available to the commission for treatment by virtue of its water rights or withdrawal permit or any treated water introduced by the Commission into its water distribution system, including water offered for sale.
(Ord. 2001-05-03(B), passed 5-3-01)