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rate), particularly if there is a severe slope. These Standards do not apply to <br />stormwater runoff which is created by natural precipitation rather than human- caused or <br />applied water use. <br />SERVICE AREA. The geographic area in which OWASA provides or is authorized to <br />provide water and /or sewer service. <br />SHUT -OFF NOZZLE. A device attached to the end of a hose that completely shuts off <br />the flow, even if left unattended. <br />SOAKER HOSE. A flexible hose designed to emit a trickle of water along its entire <br />length, either through numerous small- diameter (less than 1/32 -inch) perforations or <br />through the permeable material of its composition. <br />SPRAY IRRIGATION. The application of water to landscaping by means of a device <br />that projects water through the air in the form of small particles or droplets. <br />SPRINKLER HEAD. A device that projects water through the air in the form of small <br />particles or droplets. <br />UNDERGROUND SYSTEM. An irrigation system with emitters installed beneath the <br />ground surface. <br />WATER WASTE. The non - beneficial use of OWASA potable water. Non - beneficial <br />uses include but are not restricted to: <br />a. Landscape water applied in such a manner, rate and /or quantity that it <br />overflows the landscaped area being watered and runs onto adjacent <br />property or public right -of -way; or landscape water applied during <br />periods of rainfall or when soil moisture is already adequate. <br />b. The use of water for washing vehicles, equipment, or hard surfaces, such <br />as parking lots, aprons, pads, driveways, or other surfaced areas, in such <br />quantities to flow onto adjacent property or the public right -of -way. <br />C. Water applied in sufficient quantity to cause ponding on impervious <br />surfaces. <br />d. Water lost through plumbing leaks that can be readily identified and <br />corrected. <br />XERISCAPING. An approach to landscape design and maintenance that uses small <br />amounts of water but sustains a traditional look through the proper conditioning of soil, <br />the selection of appropriate drought - tolerant plants, generous use of mulch, efficient use <br />of water, and other proven techniques. <br />4 <br />