Section 16, the Local Government Act, 2004, exercising authority

(1) The Company shall, except for reasons ofimpracticability, maintain a continuous supply of water and at a reasonable pressure in all pipes which are used for supplying water in the specified area stipulated in the First Schedule. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Company may suspend or divert the supply of water for such periods as may be necessary for carrying out inspections, tests, repairs and for making new connections, provided always that in such circumstances the company may make alternative supply arrangements for the affected consumers. (3) The Company may, subject to the procedures and regulations of the Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission on connections and disconnections of consumers, suspend or discontinue the supply of water to any premises in the specified area stipulated in the First Schedule where there is default in the payment of any water charges in respect of those premises or where the payment of the charges is in arrears. (4) Without prejudice to the right of consumers, the Company shall not be liable to pay damages or compensation for any loss, damage or inconvenience occasioned to any consumer by reason of any suspension, diversion, discontinuance, failure, total or partial interruption of the supply of water reasonably caused.