By Jamesetta D Williams
MONROVIA – Mohammed Ali, Managing Director of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation, has defended the corporation’s water services amid growing public concerns over reported tariff increases and the rising cost of bagged water across Liberia.
Speaking Monday on the Spoon Breakfast Show, also known as “The Today Show,” Mr. Ali addressed concerns surrounding reports of increased LWSC water tariffs and allegations that the adjustments may be contributing to the increasing price of drinking water sold in plastic bags.
During the interview, the LWSC Managing Director disclosed that more than 17,000 homes in Monrovia are currently connected to running water through the corporation’s system.
He further stated that approximately 76 percent of Liberia’s population now has access to basic water supply services, describing the development as progress toward improving access to safe drinking water across the country.
Mr. Ali also reassured the public about the safety of water supplied by the corporation, insisting that LWSC water is “100 percent safe for drinking.”
According to him, he personally consumes the water supplied to his residence, a statement apparently aimed at building public confidence in the quality and safety of the corporation’s services.
The interview comes amid increasing public debate over the affordability of water and other basic commodities as many Liberians continue to face difficult economic conditions.
The LWSC boss also used the platform to provide updates on ongoing national water supply and infrastructure projects intended to expand access to clean and reliable water services throughout Liberia.
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