North Dakota § 40-33-17 - City may contract for water treatment plant

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 40-33-17 — City may contract for water treatment plant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 40-33-17. City may contract for water treatment plant

Any city owning and operating a system of waterworks supplying water for municipal purposes and to its inhabitants and industries may enter into a contract in the manner hereinafter set forth, with any person, firm, public or private corporation, or limited liability company able and willing to perform such contract, for the purchase and installation of a plant for the treatment of such water supply by the removal of minerals, gases, and other impurities therefrom, including, but without limiting the generality hereof, the construction of reservoirs or settling basins and furnishing of machinery and equipment for such purpose, the construction of buildings necessary to house the same, and any modifications, improvements, and additional mains necessary to connect such plant with the existing water supply system.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-33-17

What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-33-17 cover?

Section 40-33-17 ("City may contract for water treatment plant") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 40-33-17?

A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 40-33-17" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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How does North Dakota § 40-33-17 apply to my situation?

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