Nebraska § 17-574 - Sewerage and drainage; districts; regulation.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 17-574 — Sewerage and drainage; districts; regulation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-574. Sewerage and drainage; districts; regulation.
The mayor and city council of any city of the second class, or the board of trustees of any village, are hereby authorized to lay off such city or village and the territory within the extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction of such city or village into suitable districts for the purpose of establishing a system of sewerage and drainage. Such city or village may (1) provide such system; (2) regulate the construction, repairs, and use of sewers and drains and of all proper house connections and branches; (3) compel all proper connections therewith and branches from other streets, avenues, and alleys, and from private property; and (4) provide penalties for any obstruction of or injury to any sewer or part of such sewer or failure to make connections with such system.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 17-574
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 17-574 cover?
Section 17-574 ("Sewerage and drainage; districts; regulation.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 17-574?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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