When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:
Bureau - the Bureau of Water Measurement and Billing or its lawful agent, representative, designee or successor.
Chief - the Chief of the Bureau of Water Measurement and Billing or his or her lawful agent, representative, designee or successor.
General Manager - the chief administrative official of WASA or his or her designee.
Groundwater - water existing beneath the earth in confined or unconfined aquifers.
Improved real property - any real property with an existing structure or paved surface.
Sewer allowance - the discounted rate granted to account holders for the quantity of water supplied from the District's water distribution system during a normal billing cycle and not discharged in District sanitary or combined sewer system.
Sewer system - pipes, structures, catch basins and other appurtenances, which are used to collect and transport wastewater to a treatment plant.
WASA- The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, r. 21-299