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. ANNOTATIONSCross 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.
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