Define: Waterworks System

The meaning of “Waterworks System” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Waterworks System defined in a legal contract?

  • Waterworks System means all waterworks and related components, which include water mains, service connections, pumping stations, wells, water storage facilities and treatment plants that are owned, maintained and operated by the [organization] or as per an agreement with others. Seen in 12 SEC filings.
  • Waterworks System or “system” means a network of pipes and structures through which water is sourced and distributed, potentially including wells and well structures, intakes and cribs, pumping stations, treatment plants, storage tanks, pipelines and more. This system is used or destined to be used for providing water for drinking or household purposes. Seen in 11 SEC filings.
  • Waterworks System means the Facilities and all associated real and personal property utilized by the [organization] to provide potable water to Customers. Seen in 9 SEC filings.
  • Waterworks System or ""system"" means a system of pipes and structures through which water is acquired or distributed and includes any of the following that are utilized or intended to be used for providing water for drinking or household purposes. Seen in 8 SEC filings.
  • Waterworks System means municipally owned collection, treatment, storage and distribution facilities for culinary or irrigation water, including pipes, hydrants and appurtenances, but doesn't include water rights or sources of water supply such as wells, springs, streams or shares in a mutual [organization]. Seen in 7 SEC filings.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Waterworks System means a unit of pipes, structures and related components, managed by an [organization], to source and distribute potable water for various purposes, excluding water rights and sources.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Construction or upgrading of a water supply facility
  • Engagement of a supplier to provide water to various establishments
  • Establishing terms for maintenance and repair of a water supply system

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Waterworks System means assets and infrastructure operated by an [organization] to supply potable water to customers.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Public-private collaboration for the operation of water supply facilities
  • Acquisition or purchase of water supply assets
  • Commitment to a certain level of service for supply of potable water

Relevant Sectors

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Waterworks System means a unit of pipes, structures and related components, managed by an [organization], to source and distribute potable water for various purposes, excluding water rights and sources.

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