§2425. Authority to purchase and consent to sell.

(a) Authority to purchase.--After the value is finally determined, the borough is authorized to buy the water system at the valuation fixed.

(b) Consent to sell.--The person, firm or corporation owning the water system shall, within ten days after notice, file in the court of common pleas its consent to sell and convey its water system and property to the borough at the valuation fixed. In default of the filing of the consent, the person, firm or corporation shall cease to have any exclusive privilege of supplying the borough or the citizens of the borough with water, and the borough may install the water system as may be necessary for the accommodation of the public.