As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
AIR GAP
The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between
the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water to a tank or plumbing
fixture or other device and the flood-level rim of the receptacle.
BACKFLOW
The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances into the
distributing pipes of a potable supply of water from any source or sources
other than an approved source.
CROSS-CONNECTION
Any physical connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate
piping systems, one of which contains potable water and the other steam, gas,
a chemical or water of unknown or questionable safety, whereby there may be
a flow from one system to the other, the direction depending on the pressure
differential between the two systems.
GROUNDWATER
The accumulation of water which exists in the ground and is used
as a source of water supply through openings such as wells, springs and infiltration
galleries.
POLLUTION
The introduction of noxious, pathogenic, putrescible or deleterious
substance into the groundwaters, streams or other bodies of water, rendering
such waters unclean to the extent of being harmful or potentially harmful
to the public health, safety or welfare or to animal life or to the use of
such waters for domestic water supply or industrial purposes or for recreation.
POTABLE WATER SUPPLY
A waterworks or water system, including source or sources, treatment,
storage, transmission and distribution facilities, resulting in a water supply
that is safe for consumption and use by the public.
SURFACE WATER
Water derived from the surface of the earth, such as streams, ponds,
lakes or reservoirs.
WATER SOURCE
Any well, spring, cistern, infiltration gallery, stream, reservoir,
pond or lake from which by any means water is taken either intermittently
or continuously for drinking or domestic use by the public.
All water supplies for irrigation, cultivation, insect spraying, tree
or orchard spraying operations, whether on private or public lands, must originate
from a potable water supply approved by the Abington Township Health Officer.
All waste disposal systems for solid or liquid wastes must be constructed,
operated and maintained so as not to endanger the health and welfare of the
public or contaminate or potentially contaminate or pollute any groundwater
supplies.
Any person failing to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter
shall be liable for each such offense, upon conviction before any District
Justice within the Township of Abington, to a fine of not more than $300,
together with the costs of prosecution, and in default of payment of such
fine and costs to undergo imprisonment for a period not exceeding five days,
and each day's failure to comply with any such provision shall constitute
a separate violation.