§ 9-76-1. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

Abandoned well is any well that has been voluntarily abandoned for further use because of outliving its usefulness.

Auxiliary intake is any piping connection or device whereby water may be secured from a source other than that normally used.

Condemned well is any well which pollutes or contaminates or tends, in the judgment of the department of health, to pollute the water stratum and which cannot be corrected, in the judgment of the department of health, to prevent pollution or contamination.

Cross connection is any physical connection whereby a potable water system, whether public or private, is connected with another water supply either inside or outside of any building in such manner that a flow of water into the potable supply is possible, either through the manipulation of valves or because of ineffective check or back pressure valves, or for any other cause.

Light, gas and water division means the light, gas and water division of the city.

Potable water supply means any public, quasi-public or other water supply of a quality approved by the department of health as being safe for human consumption.

Private water supply means the source from which water is obtained and all structures, conduits and appurtenances by means of which the water is collected and treated, stored and delivered to the consumers.

Quasi-public water supply is any water supply used or made available by a person to his or her employees, tenants, members or guests for drinking, or, in connection with the manufacturing or handling of ice, foods, or drinks, such as: candy, ice cream, milk, ice, bottled drinks and any other or drink products. The source of a quasi-public water supply may be a private well or the city public water supply.

Shallow well is a well that is constructed to a depth shallower than the stratum of blue clay which is found just above the water bearing sands known as the Grenada formation. This stratum of blue clay in and adjacent to the city is usually intercepted at a depth of approximately 100 feet extends to a depth of from 200 to 300 feet.

(Code 1967, § 32-102; Code 1985, § 16-396)