KRS 106.230: Procedure for condemnation.

When the board of any water district or municipality authorized to acquire, construct,

own or operate a waterworks or water distribution system and appurtenances thereto,

under the provisions of this chapter shall be unable to contract with the owner of an y

land, easements, rights of way, waterworks, water distribution systems and appurtenances

thereto, or any facilities or property needed by such board for its use for the purposes

thereof and desires to exercise the right of eminent domain, the board shall proceed

pursuant to the Eminent Domain Act of Kentucky.