Rule 33-212-1.1 - 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.33 Miss. Code. R. 212-1.1
Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000)