The Mayor explained that after testing water samples from local mineral water companies, Truth Mineral Water was found to be non-compliant with safety standards.
GBARNGA, BONG COUNTY – Gbarnga City Mayor Gallah Varpilah has ordered the immediate closure of Truth Mineral Water Company, citing health and safety concerns following a routine inspection by the city’s health department.
By Selma Lomax [email protected]
The Mayor explained that after testing water samples from local mineral water companies, Truth Mineral Water was found to be non-compliant with safety standards.
“Water quality is crucial for public health, and we must ensure that all water products meet the required safety standards,” Varpilah stated. Though the company has been a trusted brand in Gbarnga for years, the Mayor confirmed that the company’s water failed to meet health standards.
Mayor Varpilah also revealed that only a small amount of contaminated water remained on the market. He urged residents to dispose of the affected water and remove it from circulation.
The closure is considered a precautionary measure while awaiting final results from ongoing tests. The health department is expected to release the results of the bacteriological tests by March 17, 2025.
In response to the closure, CEO of Truth Mineral Water, Alphanso Leon, denied any allegations of producing unsafe water. He explained that his company regularly tests its water and is awaiting final test results, which have been delayed due to a shortage of testing chemicals.
Leon emphasized that the company follows all health standards and continues operations while awaiting the test results.
The Bong County Health Department clarified that the closure was not due to delays in test results but due to pending bacteriological analysis. While the water passed physical and chemical standards, the company was advised to disinfect the water before resuming production.
