Why water scarcity persists in Jos

The management of Jos Water Service Corporation has explained why water scarcity persists in recent times in Jos, the Plateau State capital.

The management was responding to the outcry by the residents of Jos on the lingering water scarcity in Jos and its environs.

Nangor Ndam, the Public Relations Officer of the corporation, in an interview with Daily Trust, blamed the development on epileptic power supply and ongoing construction work in the city.

He said, “There are two major reasons why there is no water supply in Jos metropolis. Lack of constant electricity supply at water treatment plants has affected production and distribution of water to most areas within the metropolis.

“The second reason for not having water supply in some areas of Jos is that of the building of a flyover bridge at the British American junction. The main pipe-lines supplying water to central Jos metropolis have been removed to give way for the construction work.”

Ndam, however, said an alternative measure had been provided for residents to get water at the treatment plant near British American junction.

“The plant is open 24 hours. Government is also looking at ways to provide solar energy at the treatment plants for effective production and distribution of water,” he added.