Power of Commissioner to prohibit use of water likely to spread infection.

(1) If the Commissioner is satisfied that the water in any well, tank or other reservoir within the limits of the municipality is likely to be used, for drinking purposes, would endanger or cause, the spread of any infectious disease, he may by public notice prohibit the use of such water for drinking and domestic consumption during such period as may be specified in the said notice. (2) If it appears to the Commissioner that any public or private water receptacle of stagnant water is likely to be injurious to public health or breeding ground to mosquitoes or offensive to the neighbourhood, he shall cause the same to be cleaned, drained, or undertake such other protective measures as may be considered necessary. (3) The Commissioner may regulate or prohibit the washing of animals, clothes or other things or fishing in any river, tank or pond within the municipal limit in the interest of public health.