Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 24 - Water System
Section 2401 - Power to supply water and make regulations


(a) Supply of water.--Boroughs may supply water for the use of the public within the borough by constructing or purchasing and operating a water system, by entering into contract with persons or corporations authorized to supply water within the limits of the borough or partly by constructing or purchasing and operating a water system and partly by entering into a contract.
(b) Regulations.--Council may make regulations for the protection of water pipes, reservoirs and other apparatus used in the supplying or storing of water, for the prevention of the waste of water supplied and for the drilling of water wells within the borough.
(c) Rates.--Council shall fix the rates to be charged for the water furnished to individuals, partnerships, associations or corporations and shall provide for the collection of water rents from users of water supplied by the borough. The borough's provision of water to users outside the borough limits as to character of service, extensions and rates shall be subject to any applicable approval, regulation or control imposed by 66 Pa.C.S. Pt. I (relating to Public Utility Code).

Cross References. Section 2401 is referred to in section 2402 of this title.

Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes

Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes

Title 8 - BOROUGHS AND INCORPORATED TOWNS

Chapter 24 - Water System

Extra - Chapter Notes

Section 2401 - Power to supply water and make regulations

Section 2402 - Contracts not to abridge powers

Section 2403 - Issue of bonds where water system acquired

Section 2404 - Refunding bonds

Section 2406 - Contracts to supply water for municipal purposes

Section 2407 - Power to supply water beyond limits of borough

Section 2408 - Assessment for water mains

Section 2409 - Sale of water system

Section 2411 - Appropriation of lands and waters

Section 2412 - Agreements as to damages

Section 2421 - Petition to court

Section 2422 - Appointment of appraisers

Section 2423 - Powers of appraisers

Section 2424 - Appeal from appraisement

Section 2425 - Authority to purchase and consent to sell

Section 2426 - Bond issue and limitations

Section 2431 - Lease of water system

Section 2432 - Term of lease and rental

Section 2433 - Operation of property

Section 2436 - Joint acquisition and construction

Section 2437 - Permits

Section 2438 - Joint commission

Section 2441 - Acquisition of land

Section 2442 - Filing maps and plans

Section 2451 - Commission

Section 2452 - Terms of commissioners and compensation

Section 2453 - Organization of commissioners

Section 2454 - Powers of commission

Section 2455 - Issue of bonds

Section 2456 - Preparation of plans and specifications and contracts

Section 2457 - Reports by commission

Section 2458 - Care of funds

Section 2461 - Ordinance

Section 2462 - Notice and failure to make required connection

Section 2463 - Water main tapping fees