As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
 1. “Joint water utility” means a water utility established by two or more cities which owns or operates or proposes to finance the purchase or construction of all or part of a water supply system or the capacity or use of a water supply system pursuant to this chapter. A water supply system includes all land, easements, rights-of-way, fixtures, equipment, accessories, improvements, appurtenances, and other property necessary or useful for the operation of the system.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 389.1

  • Joint water utility: means a water utility established by two or more cities which owns or operates or proposes to finance the purchase or construction of all or part of a water supply system or the capacity or use of a water supply system pursuant to this chapter. See Iowa Code 389.1
  • property: includes personal and real property. See Iowa Code 4.1
 2. “Joint water utility board” means the board of trustees established to operate a joint water utility.
 3. “Project” means any works or facilities useful or necessary for the operation of a joint water utility.