Section 46, The Sierra Leone Water Company Act, 2001

(1) The Company shall, except for reasons of impracticability, maintain a continuous supply of water and at a reasonable pressure in all pipes which are used for supplying water otherwise than in bulk. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Company may— (a) suspend or divert the supply of water for such periods as may be necessary for carrying out inspections, tests, repairs, and for the making of fresh connections; (b) suspend or discontinue the supply of water to any premises where there is a default in the payment of any water charges in respect of those premises or where payment of the charges is in arrears. (3) Subject to prior notice, 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 or total or partial interruption of the supply of water howsoever caused. No. 6 The Sierra Leone Water Company Act 2001 21 [Margin: Bulk supplies.]