The inhabitants of the different precincts in this state are hereby authorized to build reservoirs at such places where needed to deposit the water that shall run through tubes, so that the masses of the people may use the same for the use of families.
History: Laws 1891, ch. 54, § 1; C.L. 1897, § 700; Code 1915, § 5805; C.S. 1929, § 151-801; 1941 Comp., § 77-904; 1953 Comp., § 75-9-4.
Cross references. — For incorporation and powers of waterworks, see 62-2-1 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 78 Am. Jur. 2d Waters § 200.
93 C.J.S. Waters § 221.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Section 72-10-1 - [Community springs or tanks; election of commissioners; duties.]
Section 72-10-2 - [Injuries or obstructions; powers of commissioners; penalty; civil liability.]
Section 72-10-3 - [Laws applicable to community springs and tanks.]
Section 72-10-4 - [Reservoirs; building authorized.]
Section 72-10-5 - [Petition to county commissioners to build reservoirs; corporation.]
Section 72-10-6 - [County to furnish tools; rock and mortar.]
Section 72-10-7 - [Work to be done by petitioners.]
Section 72-10-8 - [Completion of reservoir; contract with county.]