38Restrictions on use of water for repairs

38 Restrictions on use of water for repairs

38 Restrictions on use of water for repairs

(1) A water supply authority may impose water use restrictions to land if the authority considers it necessary—

(a) to repair or alter a water or sewerage connection, plumbing fitting or appliance connected, or intended to be connected, directly or indirectly to a water main or sewer main, or

(b) to repair or clean a water main or sewer main, or

(c) because of a drought, accident or other emergency.

(2) A water supply authority must notify a landholder who the water restrictions are imposed on under this section.

(3) However, failure to notify the landholder under subsection (2) does not affect the validity of anything done by the authority under this section.