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Sierra Leone Water Company Act, 2001 (No. 6 of 2001).

Country/Territory
Sierra Leone
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Being 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)

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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Repealed by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