D.C. Code § 34-2405.01: Water mains and service sewers erected at discretion of Mayor; costs assessed against abutting property.

The Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized and directed, whenever in his judgment the same may be necessary for the public safety, health, comfort, or convenience, to construct water mains and service sewers in any street, avenue, road, or alley in the District of Columbia; and the Assessor of said District shall levy assessments for the same against abutting property in the amount and manner hereinafter prescribed.