[R.O. 2010 § 700.010; CC 1996 § 700.010; CC 1977 § 66.010]
It is hereby found, determined and declared to be for the public health, safety, welfare and benefit of the City of Bowling Green, Missouri, and its inhabitants that the existing waterworks of said City and the existing sanitary sewerage system and all future improvements and extensions thereto be combined and that they shall thenceforth be operated and maintained as a combined waterworks and sewerage system.