Section 38:2-a - Establishment, Acquisition, and Expansion of Plants; Regional Water Districts Any regional water district may:
I. Establish, expand, purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire and maintain and operate in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, one or more suitable plants for the manufacture and distribution of water for the use of municipalities that are members of the regional water district and for such other purposes as may be permitted, authorized, or directed by the commission.II. For these purposes, purchase and hold in fee simple or otherwise lease or otherwise acquire and maintain any real or personal estate and any rights therein, including water rights.III. Do all other things necessary for carrying into effect the purposes of this chapter.IV. Excavate and dig conduits and ditches in any highway or other land or place, and erect poles, place wires, and lay pipes for the distribution of water in such places as may be deemed necessary and proper.V. Change, enlarge, and extend the same from time to time when the regional water district shall deem necessary, and maintain the same, having due regard for the safety and welfare of the citizens of the member municipalities and security of the public travel.VI. No regional water district shall have the authority to take property by eminent domain. 2003, 281 : 9 , eff. July 18, 2003.