A. 
There is hereby authorized the operation and maintenance of a Township water and sewer system, including, but not limited to, waterworks, pumping stations, sewage collection systems, distribution lines, connections, and meter systems. The water and sewer systems of the Township are consolidated and shall be operated as one utility under the title "Water and Sewer Department."
B. 
The Water and Sewer Department shall be supervised and directed by the Director of the Department of Parks, Public Property, and Public Works and the Assistant Director of the Department of Parks, Public Property, and Public Works in accordance with Chapter 5 of the Code.
C. 
The Water and Sewer Department shall:
(1) 
Operate, maintain and repair the water works and water supply treatment and distribution system.
(2) 
Have charge of the main stop valves, fire hydrants, and other fixtures of the water system.
(3) 
Supervise the laying of all new mains and repair of all pipes, fire hydrants, and other fixtures, provided that no new work shall be constructed or undertaken without first being authorized by the Board of Commissioners.
(4) 
Operate, maintain, and repair the sanitary sewer system.
(5) 
Perform such other duties as are necessary to maintain and operate the water and sewer system and such other duties as prescribed by the Board of Commissioners by further resolution concerning the maintenance and operation of the water and sewer system.
D. 
This chapter is also enacted by the Board of Commissioners as the legislative arm for the local board of health, the Long Beach Island Health Department.
As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, the following words shall have the following meanings:
APPLICANT
The property owner or an authorized agent of the owner, certified to the Township as such, making application for review of plans for lines, appurtenances, or connection to the mains.
BUILDING SEWER
As defined by the New Jersey Plumbing Code.
DOMESTIC WASTEWATER
The normal waterborne fluid wastes from residences, commercial establishments, institutions, and industrial establishments, limited to the wastes from kitchens, bathrooms, water closets, lavatories, and laundries.
MAIN
The Township owned or leased piping and appurtenances in or along public highways, streets, easements, and rights-of-way used for the collection and transmission of domestic or industrial wastewater.
SERVICE LATERAL
The pipe from the main to the premises being served (to the curbline, property line, or edge of the right-of-way).
TYPES OF SERVICE
A. 
TYPE I DWELLINGOne-family, as defined by Chapter 205, Zoning.
B. 
TYPE II DWELLINGTwo-family, as defined by Chapter 205, Zoning.
C. 
TYPE III DWELLINGMultifamily, as defined by Chapter 205, Zoning.
D. 
TYPE IV APARTMENT COMPLEXGarden, high-rise, trailer camps, condominium, a multiple dwelling, or group of multiple dwellings on a lot on which common facilities and services may be provided; however, each dwelling unit shall have individual kitchen and bathroom facilities.
E. 
TYPE V BOARDINGHOUSE, LODGING HOUSE, HOTEL or MOTELA dwelling for the purpose of providing lodging or both lodging and meals for pay or compensation of any kind, whether computed by day, week, or month to persons occupying such dwelling.
F. 
TYPE VIAll other users and connections, including but not limited to business, commercial, industry, restaurants, taverns, theaters, camps, marinas, churches, and schools.