Kruah Thompson
Monrovia, April 8, 2025: The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) with funding from the World Bank, has acquired 1,670 pieces of 40-inch pipelines along with essential accessories to replace the aging 36-inch pipeline system that has long served as the backbone of Monrovia’s main water supply network.
The announcement was made Tuesday April 8, 2025 by Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah during the ministry of imfomation regular press briefing in Monrovia.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Piah revealed that the entire infrastructure responsible for supplying water to the capital and surrounding areas is currently non-functional, leaving thousands of households without access to pipe-borne water for their daily needs.
“For several months now, residents of Monrovia and its environs have been unable to access safe drinking water due to the deteriorating condition of the existing pipeline network,” said Minister Piah. Adding that “The old system, made up of 36-inch pipes, has been plagued by frequent leaks and inefficiencies.”
In response, he emphasized that the government through the Water and Sewer Corporation has partnered with the World Bank to procure new 40-inch pipelines, which, when fully installed, are expected to stretch over 10 kilometers.
According to him, this upgrade will not only stabilize the water distribution system but also significantly enhance supply capacity to meet the growing demand in Monrovia and its surrounding communities.
Minister Piah emphasized that the new infrastructure would ensure free and consistent water supply once fully operational, helping to address a long-standing crisis that has affected both households and businesses across the capital.
Meanwhile, he imdexated that the Installation of the new system is expected to begin in the coming weeks, in other to restore water services as soon as possible.
