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OR BK 9999 PG 1856 Page 2 of 17 8. BACKFLOW.Flow of water or other liquid into the potable water distribution system from an unintended source. 9. BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY.A mechanical device designed to allow water to flow in only one direction. 10.BACKPRESSURE Backflow caused when upstream water pressure beyond the service connection exceeds present water pressure within the distribution system. 11.BACKSIPHONAGE.Backflow caused by negative pressure in the water distribution system. 12.BOARD OF REVIEW.The City Council or its designated committee. 13.CITY.City of Zephyrhills Utilities Department and/or the governing body of the City. 14.CITY MANAGER.The City Manager or the City Manager's designee. 15.COMBINED WATER SYSTEM. System which provides both drinking water and water for fire protection. 16.COMMUNITY PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY.As defined in 17-550,Florida Administrative Code,a community public water supply is a public water supply which serves at least 15 service connections used by year-round residents or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. 17.CONNECTION CHARGE.The charge established by the City for making the actual physical connection to the potable water systems. 18.CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION CHARGE.A charge payable to the City for a developer's utilization of oversized facilities paid for by other parties,including the City. 19.CONSTRUCTION COST.The cost to a developer less the City's oversizing cost,if any, described in this sub-Ordinance for the design and construction of all facilities as required to serve the developer's property and to connect to the City's potable water system. 20.CONSULTING ENGINEERS.The engineer or engineering firm or corporation responsible for professional engineering services provided for an assignment. 21.COOLING WATER.The water discharged from any system of condensation,air conditioning,cooling,refrigeration,or other sources.It shall contain no polluting substances which would produce BOD or SS each in excess of ten parts per million by weight or toxic substances as limited in this code or other polluting substances which may be limited in this article. 22.CROSS-CONNECTION.A physical connection or arrangement which could allow the movement of fluids between a potable water system and any other piping system,such as the reclaimed water system,or a system of unknown quality.Cross-connections are classified as either high hazard or low hazard. 23.CURBSTOP.The valve installed at the point where the customer's system or plumbing connects to the potable water service. 24.CUSTOMER or CONSUMER.Any person furnished potable water service by the City.A retail customer shall refer to the owner of the property served. 25.DEVELOPER.Any person developing a property for resale,rental,or lease at or to which potable water service is to be rendered by the City and who shall have the legal right to negotiate for such service.Where applicable,any person applying for the extension of potable water mains in order to serve a certain property. 26.DEVELOPMENT.Any proposed change in land use which alters the demands for potable water service. 27.DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICE.Cessation of potable water service or an appropriate method to ensure that no service can be received. -2-