Power to set apart wells, tanks, etc. for drinking, culinary, bathing and washing purposes

Power to set apart wells, tanks, etc. for drinking, culinary, bathing and washing purposes: The Board of Councillors may, by order published at such places as it thinks fit, set apart any tank, well, spring or water-course or any part thereof, vested in it or, by an agreement with the owner thereof, any private tank, well, spring or water-course or part thereof, subject to any rights which the owner may retain with the consent of the Board of Councillors, for any of the following purposes, namely:

1. (a) for the supply of water exclusively for drinking or for culinary purposes or for both, or
2. (b) for the purpose of bathing, or
3. (c) for washing animals or clothes, or
4. (d) for any other purpose connected with the health, cleanliness or comfort of the inhabitants, and may, by like order, prohibit the bathing or the washing of the animals or clothes or other things at public place not set apart for such purposes, or prohibit any other act by which water in any public place may be rendered foul or unfit for use, or provide for alternative facilities and conveniences to regulate the use of any tank, well, spring or water-course to promote public safety, health and welfare.