1.1 COMMISSIONERS
The “Commissioners” are the elected officers of the Orange Water Department.
1.2 SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
The “system development charge” is a fee chargeable to applicants for new services that grants the owner the right to connect to the Water Department’s system and only the right to connect. Other charges for connection, not included in the system development charge, such as the meter fee, cost of labor and materials may also apply.
1.3 CROSS CONNECTION
The term “cross connection” shall mean any actual or potential connection between a potable water system and any waste pipe, soil pipe, sewer, drain or other unapproved source.
1.4 OWNER
The term “owner” shall mean the individual, firm, or corporation listed as the owner of the property to which water is supplied. The owner is the party responsible for payment for water use and other water-related charges.
1.5 PUBLIC versus PRIVATE WATER MAINS (EXCLUDING FIRE SERVICES)
“Public Water Mains” shall be determined as follows:
a. Water mains located in Town-accepted public roadways are public water mains;
b. Water mains located in roadways with unrestricted public access that are owned by all landowners directly abutting the roadway are public water mains;
c. Water mains located in roadways or easements with unrestricted public access that connects to Town water mains in two or more locations (looped) are public water mains.
d. Water mains located in private ways or property, which are the sole connection to Town owned infrastructure.
“Private Water Mains” shall be determined as follows:
a. Water mains located on any single privately-owned property;
b. Water mains located on any property with restricted access.
1.6 REGULATIONS
“Regulations” refers to the document adopted, and as amended to date, by the Commissioners of the Orange Water Department entitled “Water Regulations”.
1.7 SERVICE
“Service” shall mean pipe, fittings and appurtenances from the curb stop and box at the property line to, and including, all piping on the owner’s property to which Public water is supplied. The meter attached to service piping within the building or in a meter pit is the Water Department’s property. All other service materials are the owner’s property and responsibility.
1.8 SUPERINTENDENT
The term “Superintendent” shall mean the Superintendent of the Water Department.
1.9 WATER DEPARTMENT
The term “Water Department” shall mean the Orange Water Department, the water supplier.
1.10 USER
The term “user” shall mean any person, owner or otherwise, who uses water supplied by the Water Department through an authorized service.
1.11 WATER MAIN
A “water main” shall mean the supply pipe laid in the street, right-of-way or easement to which service connections are made.
“Fire Service” shall mean the service for fire systems including backflow prevention device, fire service meter, hydrants on private premises and appurtenances. Fire services are the owner’s property and responsibility.
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