By Hassan Osman Kargbo
Residents in parts of Freetown will experience a temporary interruption in water supply following an announcement by the Guma Valley Water Company regarding urgent repair works on major transmission pipelines.
In a public notice issued on 6 March 2026, the company informed its customers and the general public that water supply will be temporarily shut down from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The eight hour interruption is intended to allow engineers and technical teams to carry out critical repair works on key transmission pipelines that supply water to the capital.
According to the notice, the shutdown is necessary to address faults detected along major pipelines at Pogodon in Hamilton and Mambo, areas that form part of the main water transmission network serving Freetown and its surrounding communities.
The company stated that one of the major tasks involves repairing a burst on a 28 inch transmission pipeline located at Pogodon in Hamilton. Officials say the damage to the pipeline requires immediate attention in order to prevent further water loss and maintain the integrity of the supply system.
In addition to fixing the burst pipeline, technical teams will also replace a faulty washout valve on the 22 inch transmission pipeline at Pogodon. Washout valves play an important role in the maintenance of water systems, as they allow engineers to flush pipelines and remove sediments or debris that may accumulate inside the pipes.
Another faulty washout valve on the 28 inch transmission pipeline at Mambo will also be replaced during the repair exercise. The company noted that replacing the damaged components is necessary to ensure the continued efficiency and reliability of the transmission network.
The Guma Valley Water Company explained that the temporary shutdown will enable engineers to safely access the pipelines and carry out the required work within the planned timeframe.
Management of the utility provider apologized for the inconvenience the interruption may cause to households, businesses, and institutions that depend on the regular supply of water for their daily activities. However, officials emphasized that the repairs are necessary to maintain the stability of the water supply system in the capital.
The company assured customers that every effort will be made to complete the repairs within the stated period and restore water supply as quickly as possible once the work is finished.
Residents have been encouraged to store enough water for domestic use during the shutdown period as engineers work to resolve the technical faults.
The Guma Valley Water Company continues to oversee the production and distribution of treated water to Freetown and nearby communities, making routine maintenance and emergency repairs essential to sustaining reliable water service across the city.
