§ 47A-13. Definitions.

The terms set forth herein shall be defined for the purpose of this Article as follows:

AUTHORITY

The Water Authority of Great Neck North.

IRRIGATION SYSTEM

Any tube, pipe or hose, or any combination thereof, and all accessory valves, sprinklers and other devices, if any, which are used to transport and release water for the purpose of irrigation.

PERSON

Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation or other organization of any kind, including municipal districts, corporations and public authorities.

SENSOR

A rain or soil moisture sensor capable of interrupting the operation of an irrigation system when watering, as determined by the "sensor," is not required by virtue of rain or soil moisture, in accordance with the following criteria:

A. 

A rain sensor shall be of a type capable of detecting a minimum of one-eighth (1/8) inch of rainfall and automatically interrupting and preventing the irrigation system from operating. It shall further be capable of allowing the rainfall to evaporate and, when sufficient evaporation has occurred, to automatically reset and allow continuation of normal irrigation in accordance with the programmed schedule. The sensor shall be set to interrupt and prevent the irrigation system from operating at a measure of rainfall no greater than one-fourth (1/4) inch.

B. 

A moisture sensor shall be of a type capable of detecting the matric potential of the soil in which it is used and automatically interrupting and preventing the irrigation system from operating at a pressure no greater than the pressure set forth by resolution of this Board.

TOWN

The portion of the unincorporated area of the Town of North Hempstead within the area serviced by the Authority.

WATER

Any water obtained from either the Authority or underground within the Water Authority of Great Neck North District.