Guma Valley Water Company has reported that it is temporarily halting water supply to Freetown due to damage to the main pipe that transmits water. In a public notice posted on its official Facebook page, the company announced that water services will be shut down on Thursday, the 8th of January 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The shutdown will affect several areas in the capital.
According to Guma Valley, the interruption is necessary to allow urgent maintenance work on its 28-inch transmission pipeline, which runs through Banga Farm and Mambo at Mile 13. The company explained that sections of the pipeline were severely damaged by bush burning, which it linked to ongoing land grabbing activities in the area.
The damaged pipeline is a major line that carries water into Freetown, making the repairs critical to maintaining steady water supply to the city.
Guma Valley said the maintenance team will work within the eight-hour period to fix the affected sections and restore water supply as quickly as possible. The company apologized to customers and the general public for the inconvenience the shutdown may cause.
The water company also warned that activities such as uncontrolled bush burning and illegal land occupation continue to pose serious risks to key public infrastructure, including water facilities that serve thousands of residents.
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Guma Valley assured the public that every effort is being made to complete the repairs within the stated time and urged residents to store enough water ahead of the shutdown.
The company ended the notice by thanking customers for their patience and cooperation.
