Section 14-91-402 - Operation of waterworks, gas, or electric light works(a) In case of the construction of waterworks or gas or electric light works by any municipal improvement district, the city or town council, after the works are constructed, shall have full power and authority to operate and maintain them instead of the improvement district board.(b) The council may supply water and light to private consumers and make and collect uniform charges for the service and apply the income therefrom to the payment of operating expenses and maintenance of the works.Acts 1893, No. 158, § 2, p. 271; C. & M. Dig., § 5739; Pope's Dig., § 7366; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-316.