Bridgwater Waterworks Act 1871
WHEREAS the supply of water to the borough of Bridgwater and places in the surrounding district is inadequate for the wants of the inhabitants, and it is expedient to increase and improve the present supply, and for that purpose to make and maintain the works herein-after described:

And whereas the persons herein-after named, with others, are willing, at their own expense, to provide such increased and improved supply, and to make and maintain the said works, and it is expedient that powers ...