Maryland Code, Public Utilities § 7-105

(1) acquire, possess, and use land, water rights, and other property for those purposes; and

(2) lay pipes and construct works necessary or suitable to carry out its purposes.

(b)(1) A water company shall obtain the consent of the governing body of the municipal corporation or county before laying pipes or constructing waterworks in that jurisdiction under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The governing body of the municipal corporation or county may adopt reasonable regulations for the laying of pipes, construction of works, and operations of a water company.