§ 106.1 City waterworks; uses
§ 106.2 Types of waterworks; construction; maintenance
§ 106.3 Constructing, purchasing, or extending waterworks; borrowing; expenditure
§ 106.4 Constructing, purchasing, or extending waterworks; estimate of expense; special assessment
§ 106.5 Water pipes; private connections; repairs at owner’s expense; permit
§ 106.6 Establishing of water rates; annual, approval of city council; furnishing of water outside corporate limits
§ 106.7 Establishing waterworks; care, control ordinances
§ 106.8 Establishing waterworks; property beyond corporate limits, control
§ 106.9 Establishing waterworks; construction privileges, duties
§ 106.10 Establishing waterworks; condemnation of private property
§ 106.11 Contract for water supply; time limitation; privileges extended to company

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