Lagos Improves Water Supply, Warns Against Illegal Connections

The Lagos State Government has improved water supply in the State, and warned residents against illegal connections to public water.

This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Managing Director/CEO, Lagos Water Corporation, Engr. Muminu Badmus.

The LWC boss said the heavy investment of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on provision and delivery of potable water supply to the residents of the State had started yielding result, with abundant water supply across the State.

He revealed that the water pipe bursts and leakages being experienced was as a result of infringement on LWC water mains and pipes during road constructions and by telecommunications service providers and illegal connection to LWC properties.

Badmus advised those working on Lagos roads to work with LWC where its facilities would be affected to prevent unnecessary damages being done to water mains and pipes, leading to water wastage.

He, therefore, warned the public to stay away from fully charged water mains to avert loss of lives.

He further said the Corporation was presently increasing the tempo of production as the major waterworks were now working at their optimal designed capacity, and assured Lagosians that improved and uninterrupted potable water supply in the State had come to stay.

Badmus commended Ambode for his proactive steps and efforts towards investing heavily on water to boost supply for the State residents and enjoined the general public, especially those who were yet to connect to public water to do so and enjoy water that conformed to World Health Organizations standards.