Summary:
- Ms. Caro Mercy Abonyo, the NWSC Kitgum Area Manager, stated that work on one production well has already been completed, and additional wells are expected to be operational before the end of the 2024/2025 financial year.
KITGUM: The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) in Kitgum is set to drill two new production wells to provide alternative water sources and ensure clean, potable water for its customers.
Ms. Caro Mercy Abonyo, the NWSC Kitgum Area Manager, stated that work on one production well has already been completed, and additional wells are expected to be operational before the end of the 2024/2025 financial year. This initiative is aimed at addressing the increasing demand for water within the municipality.
She added that the new wells will support the existing production system at Kitgum Hill Top, where six functional boreholes are already in place.
“The new production wells under development will have a capacity to produce 20 cubic liters of water per hour, which will help reduce the water shortages currently affecting some areas within Kitgum Municipality,” Abonyo explained.
In addition, NWSC Kitgum is in the process of upgrading the transformer at Lemo One to improve water supply reliability. This upgrade is part of NWSC’s broader goal of ensuring clean and safe water for all its customers.
Abonyo urged the public to promptly report issues such as meter theft, water leakages, and areas without water so that NWSC can respond quickly.
She also appealed to customers to pay their water bills on time to avoid disconnection and disruptions to NWSC operations.
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