Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO)

OVERVIEW OF SIERRA LEONE WATER COMPANY SALWACO ACT 2017 . The Sierra Leone Water Company was established in 2001 with the mandate of providing potable water supply services to six provincial towns in the country. Under the SALWACO Act 2017, the mandate was extended to provide water and sanitation services to four regions of the country (North, North -West, East and South) which accounts for an estimated 5.6 million people, representing 80% of the country’s population (2015 census). The company currently provides piped water supply services to a total of 12 towns namely Bo, Kenema, Makeni, Lungi, Kambia, Lunsar, Magburaka, Mile 91 & Yonibana, Port Loko, Kabala, Pujehun, Kailahun. Vision To be the Leading Water Utility in West Africa Mision To provide quality water and sanitation services in a cost-effective, environmentally sustainable and customer-friendly manner