115 - Definitions.

§ 115. Definitions. As used in this article, the term:    1.  "Sewage-works  corporation"  means  a  corporation  heretofore  or  hereafter organized to provide a sewer system as hereinafter defined for  the disposal of sewage, through an established  system  of  pipe  lines,  treatment  plants  and  other  means  of  disposal,  and  which  erects,  operates,  maintains  and  performs  other  necessary  acts   incidental  thereto,  disposal  systems  for  sewer  areas  formed  within  towns or  villages and other municipal areas of the state.    2. "Sewer system" means all sewer pipes and other appurtenances  which  are  used  or  useful  in  whole  or  in  part  in  connection  with the  collection, treatment or disposal of sewage, and other waste,  including  sewage  pumping  stations  and  sewage treatment and disposal plants and  sites.    3. "Local governing body" means the legislative body of a  city,  town  or  village authorized by law to establish a sewer district or otherwise  to provide sewage-works facilities in such city, town or village wherein  is located the area to be served by the sewage-works corporation.    4. "Sewer district" means a county sewer district established pursuant  to article five-A of the county law or a town sewer district established  pursuant to article twelve or article twelve-A of the town law.