40 U.S.C. § 9502 — Authority of Chief of Engineers

1. (a)In GeneralThe Chief of Engineers and necessary assistants may use all lawful means to carry out their duties.
2. (b)Supply of Water in District of Columbia
   1. (1)Providing waterThe Chief of Engineers has complete control over the Washington Aqueduct to regulate the manner in which the authorities of the District of Columbia may tap the supply of water to the inhabitants of the District of Columbia.
   2. (2)Stoppage of water flowThe Chief of Engineers shall stop the authorities of the District of Columbia from tapping the supply of water when the supply is no more than adequate to the wants of the public buildings and grounds.
   3. (3)Appeal of decisionThe decision of the Chief of Engineers on all questions concerning the supply of water under this subsection may be appealed only to the Secretary of the Army.