By Henry Gboluma
BOPOLU CITY, Gbarpolu-On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) took a significant step towards enhancing the water management capabilities of its newly recruited team at the Bopolu City Mini Water Plant.
This initiative aims to ensure the sustainable operation of the recently constructed water system, which is designed to benefit the residents of Bopolu City and improve access to safe drinking water.
Held at the Bopolu City Mini Water Plant site, the training session targeted five newly recruited personnel from Bopolu City.
These individuals will play a crucial role in managing the water system, as outlined by LWSC Operations Director, Mohamed Sandy Koroma.
He emphasized the importance of this training, stating that it equips the team with the necessary skills to operate the system efficiently.
In addition to the technical training, Koroma announced plans for a future visit from the finance team to provide insights on the business aspects of water management, as the water service will eventually have associated costs.
For now, residents and public buildings connected to the system are benefiting from complimentary access to clean water, creating an immediate positive impact on public health.
Besides, the training included valuable insights from Preston J. Domah, Director of the Electro-Mechanical Department, who covered essential topics such as equipment operation, monitoring water inflow and outflow, and emergency signal detection.
LWSC Quality Control Chemist, Khalifa M. Donzo, also contributed by educating the team on proper chlorination techniques and maintaining water quality in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) standards.
Supervised by Mulbah G. McCay, who oversees the water supply in Bopolu City, the new team includes Kiost Operators Gibson Crewu and Abraham Pewee, alongside security personnel David Kamara and Alex Fallah.
McCay will ensure the daily operations of the Mini Water Plant run smoothly, while also supervising the four Kiost operators who maintain water kiosks throughout the city.
The Bopolu City Mini Water Plant, funded by the Liberian government through the LWSC, is a vital resource for the local community of approximately 5,000 residents.
This solar-powered system extracts water from a 750-foot deep well and delivers it to a 15,000-gallon reservoir.
From there, water is distributed through a network of pipes spanning 1.7 kilometers to key locations, including hospitals, schools, and public buildings.
One of the standout features of this project is the establishment of four water kiosks, each equipped with six faucets, totaling 24 accessible points for residents.
Looking forward, the LWSC has committed to providing ongoing refresher training for the new Mini Water System team, ensuring that they remain well-equipped to manage this essential service.
The dedication of the Bopolu City water system by President Joseph Boakai on February 26, 2025, marks a new chapter in the Gbarpolu’s journey toward sustainable water management and health improvement.
As the LWSC continues to invest in training and infrastructure, the future looks bright for Bopolu City and its residents, who can now enjoy the benefits of reliable access to safe drinking water.
