The board of commissioners in cities of the first class, having a population of less than 25,000 and which have heretofore adopted the commission form of government and which own and operate waterworks, is hereby authorized to measure all water furnished consumers by meter. Meters and lateral service pipes may be put in at the expense of the consumer or may be put in or repaired from the profits of the waterworks department at the expense of the city, at the option of the board of commissioners: Provided, Said lateral service pipes shall not be put in or repaired by the waterworks department except in the public streets or alleys to the curb cocks or curb boxes.
K.S.A. 13-2411