Section 657(e) in The Orissa Municipal Corporation Act, 2003
(e)for the use of public tank, wells, conduits and other places of works for water supply, which will include -(i)the regulation of public bathing, washing and the like;(ii)the maintenance and protection of the water supply system and the protection of the water supply from contamination;(iii)the conditions on which house connections with the Corporation's water supply mains may be made for their alteration and repair and for their being kept in proper order;(iv)supply of water for domestic consumption and use;(v)the prevention of waste of water;(vi)the measurement of water;(vii)the compulsory provision of cisterns and meters; and(viii)the supply of water in case of fire;