Any person who unlawfully and intentionally molests or destroys any part of such a line of water-pipe, pumping station, reservoir, or other appurtenance, or the material or property belonging to a specified water company, or who in any manner interferes with the construction, maintenance, or operation of the property specified in this section is guilty of a petty offense. But a prosecution under the provisions of this section shall not in any manner prevent a recovery by the company entitled thereto, of the amount of damages done to its property.