The following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
BACKFLOW: The reversal of the normal flow of water in a potable water distribution system as a result of cross connection.
BACKFLOW ADMINISTRATOR: A certified level 1 backflow administrator employed or approved by the city or the Washington County water conservancy district.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR ASSEMBLY: A device, assembly or means designed to prevent backflow, which complies with the specifications of section 608 of the international plumbing code.
CHEMICAL: Any solid, gas, liquid or other substance of whatever nature which is possible to introduce into the public drinking water system, other than the intended potable water, including, but not limited to, nonpotable water, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, soaps, detergents and other similar substances.
CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT: Any equipment, device or other contraption of whatever nature which is used or designed for the handling, storage, transportation or application of chemicals, including, but not limited to, herbicide, pesticide, fertilizer, mobile wash and other similar equipment.
CHEMICAL VEHICLE: Every vehicle of whatever nature used or designed for the handling, storage, transportation or application of chemicals, including, but not limited to, herbicide, pesticide, fertilizer, mobile wash and other similar vehicles.
CITY WATER SYSTEM: Each and every component of the city municipal water supply and delivery system, including, for purposes of this chapter, those portions of the Washington County water conservancy district system within the jurisdictional boundaries of the city.
CROSS CONNECTION: Any actual or potential connection between a potable water system and any other source or system through which it is possible to introduce into the public drinking water system any used water, industrial fluid, gas or substance, other than the intended potable water. (Ord. 2012.02, 3-8-2012; amd. 2014 Code)