Ala. Code § 11-50-230 (2026)

When used in this division, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) WATER SYSTEM. A waterworks plant and distribution system, together with all appurtenances thereto and all property used in connection therewith, including franchises.

(2) SEWER SYSTEM. A sanitary sewer system, including mains, laterals, sewage disposal plants or sewage treatment plants, and all appurtenances to such system and all property used in connection therewith.

(3) SYSTEM. A water system or a sewer system.

(4) SYSTEMS. A water system and a sewer system.

(Acts 1936-37, Ex. Sess., No. 228, p. 274; Code 1940, T. 37, §394; Acts 1949, No. 686, p. 1057, §1.)