33 Miss. Code. R. 212-1.1 - Definitions
(a)
Potable Water: Water
that is fit for human consumption.
(b)
Non-Potable Water: Water
not fit for human consumption or of questionable quality.
(c)
Cross Connection: Any
arrangement of piping where a potable water line is connected to non-potable
water; it may be a pipe-to-pipe connection where potable and non-potable water
lines are directly connected, or a pipe-to-water connection where the potable
water outlet is submerged in non-potable water. If the potable and non-potable
source are separated by gate valves, check valves or devices other than the
appropriate backflow preventer as outlined by this ordinance, a cross
connection exists. By-pass arrangements, jumper connections, swivel or change
over assemblies, or other temporary or permanent assemblies through which, or
because of which, backflow may occur are considered to be cross
connections.
(d)
Backflow: The reversal of normal flow direction where water
flows from the intended point of delivery towards the supply.
(e)
Back Pressure Backflow:
Backflow caused by a lower pressure in the potable supply than at the point of
delivery.
(f)
Back
Siphonage Backflow: Backflow caused by a negative pressure in the
potable supply line.
(g)
District: the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District, an
agency of the State of Mississippi.
(h)
Health Hazard (High
Hazard): Contamination with the potential to endanger the health and
well being of the consumer.
(i)
Non-Health Hazard (Low Hazard): Contamination that will not
endanger the health of the consumer, but does not meet established water
quality standards for Public Water Systems.
(j)
Reservoir: means the
waters of the Ross Barnett Reservoir.
(k)
Reservoir Project Area:
means the Reservoir and any lands or easement owned by the District, including
lands or easements leased to others by the District.
(l)
Owner: means the lessee
of the property upon which the cross connection is located or, if the cross
connection is located in a public right of way, the term "Owner" means the
person or persons who are served by the water line to which the cross
connection is connected.
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