For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicated or required a different meaning.
BILL. The monthly statement of account, payable as rendered on a regularly designated date to each customer.
BILLING PERIOD. May be referred to as “month” or “billing month”. The intent is to represent a period or approximately 30 days between regular meter readings irrespective calendar months.
CUSTOMER. An individual, firm or corporation at the single address or location receiving one class of service and one kind of commodity.
DEPARTMENT. Wellston Public Works Authority (WPWA).
DISCONNECT. Permanent.
UTILITY/BILLING CLERK. The person responsible for the administration of the Wellston Public Works Authority utilities.
METER DEPOSIT. The amount of money or security required by the Department to be deposited by the customer to guarantee payment of bills for service rendered.
RATE/RATE SCHEDULE. The rates published by WPWA which applies to the commodity being considered.
SHUT OFF FOR NON-PAY. A temporary interruption of service until current bill is paid in full, including fees.
UTILITY DEPARTMENT. The Wellston Public Works Authority, which is comprised of the administration, water and wastewater division, and garbage service; wherever in these regulations the word “Department” is used, it shall mean the UTILITY DEPARTMENT.
WPWA. The Wellston Public Works Authority. See the definitions of “Department” and “Utility Department” above.
(Ord. passed 7-1-2022)