The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has restored pipe borne water in central Monrovia and adjacent parts for the first time in more than ten years.
Speaking Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Monrovia at the City Reservoir, the Managing Director of LWSC, Mohammed Ali said the entity has been working tirelessly to ensure that President Joseph N. Boakai’s first 100 days be felt within this new version of the LWSC .
He said over the years, Liberians had to tote water in wheelbarrows and on heads in Central Monrovia but the narrative has been changed.
He revealed that the corporation has also activated three fire hydrants around the Central Bank of Liberia on Broad Street and at the Liberia Business Registry.
He indicated that the fire hydrant is designed to provide rapid access to water during fire breakouts because hydrant consists of pipe connected directly to the water supply main line.
Cutting the ribbon to the refurbished water facility, Montserrado County, Senator Abraham Darius Dillon thanked the management of LWSC for reviving an institution that was dying, a demonstration of the true meaning of “rescue”.
He said he is proud of the LWSC management team for giving nothing but hope to the institution, indicating that water is life.
However, Senator Dillon cautioned the institution not to take the payment of bills lightly and urged management to consider the prepaid meter system.
“Do not hesitate to begin cutting off government institutions beginning with the Executive Manson, Capitol Building. If they do not pay, cut them off,” he said.
The senator wants public entities using LWSC’s facilities to pay their water bills, which is the only way the institution will grow, urging the corporation to ensure that water is extended out of Monrovia.
It was a joyous moment as Residents of Central Monrovia were amazed, some for the first time seeing water in huge volumes following through pipes and fire hydrants.
What this means is that the Liberia National Fire Service, ( LNFS) won’t struggle to refill their dire trucks with water as three (3) out of the several Fire Hydrants spread across the City of Monrovia have already been rehabilitated and are in perfect shape.
Also speaking, Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS) Deputy Director for Administration, Emmanuel Farr lauded the LWSC Management for the great feat.
“We are extremely excited for this development today; it is crucial to support what we do at the LNFS”; Farr said.
