Water-supply through hydrants, stand-posts and other conveniences.

(1) The Municipality may, in exceptional circumstances, either on its own or through any agency, provide, free of cost, supply of wholesome water to the public within the municipal area and may, for the said purpose, erect public hydrants or stand-posts or other conveniences. (2) The Municipality may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, order the closure of any public hydrant, stand-post or other conveniences. (3) The Municipality may, either on its own or through any agency, provide for safety, maintenance, and use of such public hydrants, stand-posts, or other conveniences, subject to such conditions as may be specified by regulations.