Why there is shortage of water supply in Enugu

BY: Ikenna Oluka

The Enugu State Water Corporation over the weekend explained reasons for the current low level of water supply to Enugu metropolis.

The Corporation said it was as a result of the 600mm ductile iron transmission pipeline at Oji River Water Scheme, which got damaged at Obunofia, Ezeagu Local Government Area, early last week.

A statement signed, Engr. Chidozie Eze, the Managing Director, Enugu State Water Corporation which was sighted by GRASSROOTS.NG, reads: “Consequently, the corporation in keeping with the outcome of the recent town hall meeting on water by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and stakeholders and its mandate to ensure adequate water supply to the good people of Enugu State, on Friday, night completed repairs of the damaged pipeline.

“Unfortunately, the heavy rain of the early hours of Thursday, disrupted power supply to both Ajalli and Oji River Water Schemes, which affected the production and distribution of water from the two schemes to Enugu metropolis.

“However, the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) and Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) are working to restore power supply to the two schemes, to enable the corporation supply water to Enugu metropolis.

“We therefore wish to reassure residents of the state of normal water supply once the power is restored, while further measures are been taken to comprehensively address the is​​sue of water supply in the state.