§ 51.085. DEFINITIONS.
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- For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.BUILDING SEWER. Any drain or pipe used for transmitting sewage from a point outside of any foundation or other wall to the sanitary sewer main.COMBINED SEWER. A sewer receiving and conveying both sanitary wastewater and surface runoff from storms.INFLOW/CLEAR WATER CONNECTION. A pipe or conduit for conveying rain water, groundwater, subsurface water, condensate, cooling water or other similar discharge, but excluding sewage.LATERAL SEWER. A sewer line that is at least four inches in diameter that is connected to the sewer main and extends to the inside edge of the property line.SANITARY SEWER. A sewer that conveys liquid and water-carried wastes from residences, commercial buildings, industrial plants and institutions, and to which storm, surface and groundwaters are not intentionally allowed to enter.SEWER. A pipe or conduit that carries wastewater or drainage water.STORM SEWER. A pipe or conduit for conveying rain water, groundwater, subsurface water, condensate, cooling water or other similar discharge, but excluding sewage.(Ord. 2002-0303, passed 3-11-2002)