The management of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has reconnected over three hundred customers in Bardnersville and eight other communities in Monrovia.
Speaking at the dedication program over the weekend, the Managing Director of LWSC, Duannah Kamara, said the connection is part of the World Bank COVID-19 emergency response program for vulnerable communities in Monrovia.
Kamara said LWSC is responsible for the supply of water to residents and foreign nationals within the territorial confine of Liberia, noting that “it is a noble thing to do when you notice people connecting to the system illegally”.
Kamara warned the residents against looting and destroying the facilities because it is the hard-earned money of donor partners, stating that President George M. Weah is working around the clock to ensure the people of Liberia are well-catered to through the Pro-Poor Agenda for Development and Prosperity.
Kamara said plans are being worked out to construct a reservoir in Jallah Town and other communities.
“The dedication of the home connection has now become a challenge for us Liberians to maintain them and ensure they are used for the intended purpose. Nobody should connect to the system without contacting LWSC. Our offices are open on Front Street. Come and register. The bill is not high; do not be afraid: the bill is between US$5—US$6. water is not expensive,” Kamara said.
In separate remarks, several beneficiaries said the connection will reduce the difficulty faced by them in fetching water from unsafe wells–now that they are connected to safe drinking water.
They stated that as benefactors of the World Bank assistance they will pay their bills on time and maintain the facilities.
Speaking earlier, the Operation Director of LWSC, Moses S. Tandapolie, said it was the GPS that identified the customers in the communities, disclosing that the entity will connect an additional 2,000 households in Monrovia.
Tandapolie thanked the World Bank and LWSC for such a worthwhile facilities, and promised that they will collaborate with all involved to ensure that they are used properly.
