(5)If the Municipal Commissioner or the Executive Officer is of the opinion that the water in any well, tank, or other place in the municipal area is likely to cause the spread of any disease, he may, by notice, in writing, prohibit the drawal or use of such water for drinking, and require the owner or the person having control of such well, tank, or other place by the notice to take such steps as may be required to prevent the public from having access to, or from using, such water and may take such other steps as he may consider expedient to prevent the outbreak or spread of such disease:Provided that in the case of an emergency, the Municipal Commissioner or the Executive Officer or any person authorized by him in this behalf may, with or without notice and at any time, inspect and disinfect any well, tank or other place from which water is, or is likely to be, taken for the purpose of preventing the spread of any dangerous disease.
