Residents of Sebrepor in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality have endured over a year of water shortages that have made daily life a scramble for a resource many take for granted. The crisis has intensified in recent months, with some households going days without any reliable water supply.
A visit by TV3 News revealed the strain on families trying to secure enough water for cooking, bathing, and washing. The usual municipal supply has become irregular, forcing residents to seek alternative sources. Many now rely heavily on water tankers, but the cost of these deliveries has soared, adding financial pressure to households already struggling to meet their basic needs.
The shortage has raised concerns about water quality. Some residents say they have little choice but to use uncertain sources, exposing themselves to potential health risks. “It’s difficult to maintain hygiene when you don’t know if the water is safe,” one resident told reporters, describing the daily dilemma.
Local authorities acknowledge the problem, attributing it to pipeline repairs and increased demand during the dry season. Emergency water deliveries have been arranged to ease the shortage, but residents say these have been inconsistent and insufficient. The municipality has promised to speed up infrastructure repairs and improve distribution, but for many in Sebrepor, relief has yet to arrive.
Water is essential for public health and sanitation. Without a steady supply, residents face challenges maintaining cleanliness and caring for their families. The ongoing shortage forces them to balance the physical difficulty of fetching water with the financial burden of paying high tanker prices.
The municipal authorities have said efforts are underway to resolve the issues. They pointed to repair works as the reason for disruptions and confirmed that emergency water services are active, though not always reliable. Meanwhile, the community continues to appeal for urgent intervention.
Residents want permanent repairs completed quickly and emergency water deliveries improved to ensure a consistent supply. They also demand a solution that eliminates their dependence on expensive private suppliers and prevents future shortages.
For now, families in Sebrepor continue to struggle with the uncertainty of where their next supply of water will come from. The shortage has reshaped daily routines and forced difficult choices about a resource essential to life.
According to 3News.
