Chapter 4: WaterDistribution 44 Chapter 4: Water Distribution A. Intent This Chapter describes the planning, layout, design and construction of water systems owned and maintained by Prince William Water. B. Standards The Applicant shall apply the information contained in this Chapter in conjunction with the latest edition of the Waterworks Regulations 12 VAC 5-590-10 et seq., published by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health; standard practices of the American Water Works Association (AWWA); and with other sections of this Manual. The Authority for discretionary provisions for designs lies with the Director or designee. Connections to Prince William Water’s water distribution system are mandated per PWC Municipal Code, Section 32. C. Definitions 1. “Applicant” shall mean that person or persons applying for a rezoning, submitting plans, analyses, or studies; acquiring permits, constructing utilities, applying for meter certification, requesting inspections, granting easements, requesting bond release, or any activity related to developing land, extending utilities, orestablishing water service. All actions performed and the associated expenses are the responsibility of the Applicant. 2. “Furnish,” when used in connection with services, materials, or equipment, shall mean to supply and deliver said services, materials, or equipment to the Site (orother specified location) ready for use or installation and in new, unexpired, usable and operable condition. 3. “Install,” when used in connection with services, materials, or equipment, shall mean to put into use or place in final position said services, materials, or equipment complete and ready for intended use. 4. “Perform” or “provide,” when used in connection with services, materials, or equipment shall mean to furnish and install said services, materials, orequipment complete and ready for intended use. 5. “Performance Standards” shall mean system configurations or extensions that maximize reliability, capacity, redundancy, resiliency, connectivity, waterquality, operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness of operations, maintainability, customer satisfaction, and a sustainable delivery of water pressure. 6. “Project Plans” shall mean a set of plans used for site development containing the necessary information to extend utilities and provide water and/or sanitarysewer service sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Engineer licensed in the
