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For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall mean:
CONNECTION: Any means (fixed or movable) utilized by any person, firm, partnership, limited company or corporation for the purpose of employing, utilizing, transporting, carrying or conveying any Riverdale City utility service or services to, on, under or across any parcel of real property for the beneficial use or enjoyment of said utility service or services on, under, by, with or in conjunction with said parcel of real property or any appurtenances thereto.
UTILITY SERVICES: Any Riverdale City operated or controlled waterworks, water supply and derivatives thereof, sewer and/or storm sewer collection and treatment systems for which Riverdale City does, will or may charge a fee for the beneficial use or enjoyment thereof.
WATER, WATER SUPPLY AND WATERWORKS: Include, but are not limited to, any water purchased from or offered for sale by Riverdale City both before and after said water passes through any metering or measuring device. The designation of water as a city utility service shall continue even after said water has passed through a metering or measuring device or diversion of any kind or nature whatsoever and continues to be a city utility service for purposes of this chapter both before and after the possession of said water has been taken by the purchaser or user thereof.
(1985 Code § 18-4-1)