§ 18-3. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Consumer means the property owner, tenant, user and/or any other consumer of any and all services provided under this chapter.

Sewer system means all piping and works operated by the city for the collection and conveying of sanitary sewage from the pipe connection at the property line fronting the individual properties to the point of final disposition thereof, and all equipment and facilities used in connection therewith, including all pipelines, manholes, trunk lines, pumping equipment, lift stations, purification and treatment facilities and works whatsoever, real or personal, now or hereafter owned or used by the city in the operation of the sewer system which is inclusive of the wastewater system and the local and regional sewer system.

Water system means all wells, pumping stations, purification plants and other sources of supply of water and all pipes, mains and other parts of the facilities for the transmission and distribution of water, and all equipment and property used in connection therewith and all other facilities of any nature or description, real or personal, now or hereafter owned or used by the city in the supply and distribution of water by its municipally owned water system.

Water utility means both the water and sewer system.

(Ord. No. 2015-03, § 2, 2-17-15)