§ 57C-1. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:

PERSON

Includes individuals, communities, companies, public or private corporations, limited-liability companies, taxing districts, societies, associations and the City of Norwalk.

WATER

Potable water obtained from a public water system as defined by § 25-33d of the Connecticut General Statutes or from a water well as defined by § 25-126(1) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

WATER-RELATED PUBLIC EMERGENCY

A period of time when either the First or Second Taxing Districts or the State of Connecticut advises the Director of Health that:

A. 

The public water supply level to the City or any identifiable portion of the City is at or is in danger of reaching state drought level classifications, which constitute low levels with relation to the needs of the City, or when a drought threatens to result in insufficient water supply for the residents of the City or for the use of fire or other protective agencies of the City; or

B. 

There is other significant impairment to the water supply.