Some residents of Karu and Nyanya in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have appealed to the FCT Water Board to address the water crisis bedevilling the areas.

Residents who spoke to journalists on Sunday also appealed to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to investigate the matter and address it promptly.

They said the situation needed urgent attention to increase the standard of living in the area.

Amaka Ibeh, residing in Nyanya, said the development had incurred more spending for the family.

Ms Ibeh, a civil servant, said she spent one-third of her monthly salary on water.

She said the family depended on the pipe-borne water for drinking but had since switched to buying sachet water, which cost more.

”The economy is biting so hard, and everything is increasing in price,” she said.

”The FCT authorities, beginning with the minister, should please come to our aid and address this,” Ms Ibeh appealed.

Another Nyanya resident, Emem Ediong, said restoring pipe water in the area had become necessary to avoid water-related diseases.

Cheta Idu, an environmentalist and Nyanya resident, frowned at the proliferation of boreholes in the area due to the development.

Mr Idu said the constant drilling of boreholes in the area could harm the environment.

”Many residents are now digging boreholes here and there and do not even adhere to the guidelines or rules of borehole drilling.

”Some dig even close to soakaway, and this water will be detrimental to health and the environment,” he said.

It was gathered that the area stopped having access to piped water provided by the FCT Water Board in late 2023.

(NAN)