Sierra Leone Water Company Act, 2001 (No. 6 of 2001). Country/Territory Sierra Leone Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleBeing an Act to incorporate the Sierra Leone Water Company, to provide for the supply of water in specified areas and for other related matters. Subject Water Keyword Basic legislation Institution Water supply Waterworks Water charges Freshwater pollution Pollution control Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract The Act provides for the incorporation of the Sierra Leone Water Company which shall be responsible for water supply in specified areas. Responsibility for water supply in certain urban areas is transferred from water authorities to the Company (sect. 24). Notwithstanding the provisions of the Water (Control and Supply) Act, 1963, this Act shall apply to every area falling under the responsibility of the Company (sect. 1(2)). The minister may assign areas to the company (sect. 25). Rules for the use of water can be found in sections 50-59. (70 sections divided into eleven Parts) Full text English References - Legislation Repealed by Sierra Leone Water Company Act, 2017 (No. 4 of 2017). Legislation | Sierra Leone | 2017 Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Water supply, Waterworks, Water charges, Freshwater pollution, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Gender Source: FAO, FAOLEX