Section 1. To extend influent pipes and build pier in bed of river
Any city of the second class be and is hereby authorized to lay its influent pipes of the water works out into the bed of any river, near to or adjacent to said works, and to build a pier, for the purpose of procuring a supply of good pure water for the present and future wants of said cities and neighborhood: provided however, that the said pier when built and influent pipes when laid, shall not obstruct the navigation of said rivers. 1879, May 2, P.L. 46, Sec. 1.