§ 6-903. DEFINITIONS.  


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  • (a)

    "Approved use" means the uses defined by State law as being approved for use of tertiary treated recycled water.

    (b)

    "Cross-connection" means any unapproved and/or unprotected connection between a potable water system and a nonpotable system. No cross connections are allowed between recycled water and potable water systems.

    (c)

    "Customer", "Consumer", or "User" means a person or entity having a connection to the recycled water system or potable water system owned and operated by the City.

    (d)

    "Dual plumbed system" means a system that utilizes separate piping systems for recycled water and potable water within a facility and where the recycled water is used for either of the following:

    a.

    To serve plumbing outlets (excluding fire suppression systems) within a building, or

    b.

    Outdoor landscaping irrigation at individual residences.

    (e)

    "On-site recycled water system" means facilities under the control of the owner, normally downstream of the recycled water meter.

    (f)

    "Potable water" means water which conforms to the Federal, State and local standards for human consumption.

    (g)

    "Recycled water" means non-potable tertiary treated water which, as a result of treatment of wastewater, is suitable for a direct beneficial use or a controlled use that would not otherwise occur and is therefore considered a valuable resource.

    (h)

    "Recycled water distribution system" means recycled water pipelines, transmission mains, pump stations, storage reservoirs, and appurtenances acquired or constructed and owned by the City, and used for the conveyance of recycled water between the wastewater treatment plant and the recycled water service connections.

    (i)

    "Recycled water project area" means those geographical areas identified in the Fresno Recycled Water Master Plan and designated by the City to which the City will provide recycled water service where it is expected to be available. Customers within the Recycled Water Project Area are eligible for recycled water service for approved uses when it becomes available.

    (j)

    "Recycled water service connection" means the point of connection (POC) of the user/customer's recycled water line with the recycled water service line of the City, which shall normally be the downstream end of the recycled water meter tailpiece.

    (k)

    "Rules and regulations" means the Rules and Regulations for Recycled Water Use and Distribution within the City of Fresno.

    (l)

    "Use area" means an area of recycled water use with defined boundaries. A use area may contain one or more facilities.

(Added Ord. 2014-32, § 1, eff. 8-29-14).