Question juridique clé
Whether the replacement water mains were non-contributory basic infrastructure or contributory distribution lines
Solution extraite
The new pipes were still distribution/secondary lines because house and hydrant connections remained possible and their function was still direct local supply.
Motifs extraits
Classification depended primarily on the municipal water regulations and the water supply plan. Since the pipes served a small peripheral area and retained their distribution function, they were not basic infrastructure exempt from contributions.