424. The municipality may construct or acquire, and maintain, within its territory or within a distance of 48 km thereof, waterworks, together with all appurtenances and accessories, the construction or acquisition whereof is determined under section 423; it may improve the waterworks and change the site thereof; and construct and maintain all buildings, engines, reservoirs, basins and other works necessary to convey water.
R. S. 1964, c. 193, s. 434; 1984, c. 47, s. 213; 1996, c. 2, s. 158.