§ 46-15.2-3 - Definitions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 46-15.2-3

   § 46-15.2-3  Definitions. – As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the followingmeanings unless the context shall indicate another or different meaning:

   (1) "Distribution facilities" means the pipes and appurtenantfacilities employed specifically to deliver, to dispense, to render, or tocirculate potable water directly for the benefit of a consumer or a communityof consumers.

   (2) "Intersystem facilities" means transmission facilitiesdesigned and constructed by the owner of any public water system having thecapacity to serve two (2) or more water systems.

   (3) "Transmission facilities" means the pipes, pumpingstations, and storage facilities required to carry potable water, or raw waterto a treatment facility or storage facility for later treatment, from a watersource to or throughout an area served or to be served by a public water systemfor the specific purpose of supplying water to support a general population.Transmission facilities shall not include the distribution system.Determinations concerning eligible transmission facilities for purposes of thisprogram shall be made by the water resources board.