domestic purposes

domestic purposes
Uses of the services of a public utility which contribute to health, comfort, and convenience of a family in the enjoyment of their dwelling as a home. 43 Am J1st Pub Util § 182; 56 Am J1st Wat Wk § 57. Sometimes more elaborately defined by statute in reference to water rights and irrigation to include water for the household and an additional amount for domestic animals. Anno: Ann Cas 1912, 612. As the term "domestic use" is used in an ordinance fixing water rates, it means the use to which water is applied by the family, or for family use, and includes all uses to which water is applied around the home; but it does not include the use of water in public parks or public pleasure resorts maintained by the city. Water Supply Co. v Albuquerque, 17 NM 326, 128 P 77. See family use.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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