Section 40: Supply of drinking water.

(1) An adequate supply of drinking water shall be provided and maintained at suitable points conveniently accessible to all persons employed.
(2) A supply of drinking water which is not laid on shall be contained in suitable vessels, and shall be renewed at least daily, and all practicable steps shall be taken to preserve the water and vessels from contamination, and a drinking water supply (whether laid on or not) shall, in such cases as an inspector may direct, be clearly indicated by a notice in English and in such Nigerian languages as the inspector may require.
(3) A supply of drinking water shall not be used for the purpose of washing up and a supply of water for washing up shall not be used as drinking water.
(4) The location of drinking water shall be set apart from the location of water for washing up.