For purposes of subsection (e) of § 16-43, “open space or recreational purposes” means public parks or forests or natural areas, including, but not limited to, reservoirs and water company land, which are preserved predominantly in their natural scenic and open condition which may allow for camping, hiking, forestry, fishing, wildlife or natural resource conservation and “educational use” means the use by any town, city or borough, whether consolidated or unconsolidated, and any school district or regional school district for the purposes of schools and related facilities.

Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 16-43b

  • Water company: includes every person owning, leasing, maintaining, operating, managing or controlling any pond, lake, reservoir, stream, well or distributing plant or system employed for the purpose of supplying water to fifty or more consumers. See Connecticut General Statutes 16-1