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Irrigation Clauses Act 1973
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27 Use of water in an emergency
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act the undertakers may supply water –
(a) necessary for the health of the inhabitants of the water district or elsewhere;
(b) for mariners sailing from a port in the water district;
(c) for stock in or travelling through the water district or in danger of dying of thirst in places near the water district; or
(d) for putting out fires.