Tennessee § 7-32-120 - Water connections.
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§ 7-32-120. Water connections.
Before making any of the improvements contemplated in this chapter, the legislative body shall have the power to order the owners of all abutting real estate to connect their several premises with water mains located in the streets or highways adjacent to their several premises; and upon default of the owners for thirty (30) days after such order to make connection, the city may contract for and make the connection aforementioned, at such distances, under such regulations, and in accordance with such specifications as may be prescribed by the legislative body; and the whole cost of each connection shall be assessed against the premises with which the connection is made. Any number of such connections may be included in one (1) contract, and the cost thereof shall be added to the final levy or assessment made against the property of each lot owner, as hereinbefore provided. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 17; Shan., § 1991a65; Code 1932, § 3472; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1120. Cross-References. Requiring sewer and water connections, § 7-35-201 .
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