The Jos Water Services Corporation has attributed the scarcity of potable water in the Plateau capital to poor supply of electricity to its treatment plants and ongoing road projects.

Nangor Ndam, its spokesperson, in a statement on Monday in Jos, explained that the poor power supply had hindered the distribution of potable water to residents, while some pipes had been damaged by the ongoing road projects.

He explained that the ongoing construction of a fly-over at the British-American road junction had damaged many pipelines supplying water to Jos city centre.

Mr Ndam, however, assured residents that the pipes removed would be relocated and reconnected when the project is completed.

He also said that the corporation had provided alternative outlets for the general public to get potable water.

“Residents are allowed to get water free in our treatment plant near the British American junction.

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

He listed worst hit areas to include Bukuru, Zawan, Anguldi, Kwata-Zawan, Trade Centre and Vom.

Other communities affected are  Bukuru Low-cost, Building materials, Kufang, State and Federal Low-cost, Dandikowa, Tudun Wada, Jenta Adamu, Kabong and Alheri.

Equally hit are Farin-Gada up to Mista-Ali, University of Jos, Katako, GRA, Nasarawa Gwom, Bauchi Ring road, among others.

(NAN)