The Water Department under the direction of the Water Commissioner shall have the direct management and control of the city’s water works system, subject to the supervision and review of Utilities Superintendent. The water works system shall provide for a supply of water for the purpose of fire protection and public use and for the use of the inhabitants of the city and may be situated in whole or in part within the city. The Council shall make and enforce all needful rules and regulations in the construction, use and management of the system of water works and water supply and for the use of the water therefrom, all in accordance with the statutes of the State of Nebraska, including Neb. RS 17-531 through 17-546 and 19-2701.
(1998 Code, § 3-101)