§ 51.01. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS.

For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context indicates or requires a different meaning.

AWWA. The American Water Works Association.

CAPITAL CONNECTION FEE. The fee charged to premises seeking access to the Water Supply System, as described in § 51.10(C)(4).

COMMODITY CHARGE. The charge imposed on users of the Water Supply System calculated on the basis of metered gallons of water consumed, as described in § 51.10(C)(1).

CONNECTION CHARGE. The charge imposed on each user connecting or reconnecting to the Water Supply System to recover the actual costs of the material, meter, labor, equipment and supervision related to the installation of the connection and meter as determined by resolution of the Village Council.

CORPORATION STOP. A valve which is inserted into the water main for the connection of the water service pipe in sizes up to and including two inches in diameter.

CROSS CONNECTION. A connection or arrangement of piping or appurtenances through which water of questionable quality, wastes or other contaminants could possibly flow back into the Water Supply System because of a reversal of flow.

CURB BOX. A box or metal housing which encloses, protects and provides access to the curb stop.

CURB STOP. A valve which is inserted in the water service pipe at or near the property line.

DEPARTMENT. The Department of Public Works.

DIRECTOR. The Director of the Department of Public Works.

PERSON. Any individual, firm, company, association, society, corporation or other group.

PIPE SADDLE. A device that is wrapped around a pipe where a new or a repair of a service connection is made.

READINESS-TO-SERVE CHARGE. The charge calculated on the basis of meter size in accordance with § 51.10(C)(2).

SPRINKLER LINE SERVICE CHARGE. The charge calculated on the basis of fire service line size in accordance with § 51.10(C)(8).

STATE. The State of Michigan.

TAP. The drilling and threading of an opening in a water main for insertion of a corporation stop.

USER. The person who owns or leases any home or dwelling, retail or wholesale business, manufacturing establishment, educational, religious or social establishment, or any federal, state or local government office or service facility that is served by the Water Supply System.

VILLAGE. The Village of Pinckney, County of Livingston, State of Michigan.

VILLAGE TECHNICAL STANDARDS. The specifications for the design and construction of utilities and related improvements and components under the jurisdiction of the village, prepared by the village and on file with the Village Clerk, as the same may be in effect and amended from time to time.

WATER CONNECTION. Part of the Water Supply System connecting the water main to a point terminating at a meter, meter pit or vault.

WATER MAIN. Part of the Water Supply System located within easement lines or streets designed to supply more than one water connection.

WATER SERVICE PIPE. The pipe connecting the water main with the premises served, and includes the connection to the water main or the corporation cock, the shut off valve and the valve on the inlet side of the meter.

WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM. The complete Water Supply System of the village, including all water mains and laterals, connections, pipes, meters, hydrants, wells, well houses, pumps, water storage facilities, transmission lines and all water treatment facilities, plants, works, instrumentalities and properties used or useful in obtaining a water supply, treating and distributing the same for domestic, commercial, industrial, institutional and/or fire protection purposes, and all other appurtenances thereto, including all easements, rights and land for the easements and including all extensions and improvements thereto which may be acquired or constructed on behalf of current and future users of the Water Supply System.

(Ord. 69, passed 10-24-2005)