§54-27  Acquisition of lands.  The boardof water supply may, in the name of the county, acquire and take by purchase,lease, or otherwise, all property situated within the limits of the county thatit may determine necessary for the construction, maintenance, extension, oroperation of the waterworks system. [L 1961, c 155, pt of §1; Supp, §145A-17;HRS §54-27]