(a) General rule.-- A borough may, by ordinance, acquire ownership of storm sewers, culverts and the necessary inlets and appliances for surface, under surface and storm sewer drainage by purchase, by the exercise of eminent domain pursuant to 26 Pa.C.S. (relating to eminent domain) or by gift from the owner or owners. (b) Eminent domain.-- In eminent domain proceedings, the viewers shall assess the costs and expenses of the storm sewer, culverts, inlets and appliances acquired by the borough upon the property or properties benefited according to benefits. Any deficiency that is not assessed upon the benefited property or properties shall be paid by the borough. CHAPTER 23 UNDERGROUND CONDUITS (Reserved) CHAPTER 24 WATER SYSTEM Subchapter A. General Powers to Supply Water A.1. Acquisition by Eminent Domain A.2. Acquisition by Purchase After Appraisement A.3. Power to Lease Water System A.4. Joint Water System A.5. Condemnation of Lands for Road Purposes and to Prevent Contamination A.6. Commission of Water System A.7. Water Connections B. (Reserved) C. (Reserved) D. (Reserved) SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL POWERS TO SUPPLY WATER Sec. 2401. Power to supply water and make regulations. 2402. Contracts not to abridge powers. 2403. Issue of bonds where water system acquired. 2404. Refunding bonds. 2405. (Reserved). 2406. Contracts to supply water for municipal purposes. 2407. Power to supply water beyond limits of borough. 2408. Assessment for water mains. 2409. Sale of water system.
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