The Enugu government says the ongoing replacement of damaged asbestos pipes causes water scarcity in some parts of the state.

Joshua Ejeh, special assistant to Governor Peter Mbah on research and publication, announced this on Thursday in Enugu.

He revealed that recent studies conducted by the government showed that more than 90 per cent of pipes buried within Enugu were asbestos pipes by the colonial government of the pre-independence era.

According to him, taking water to all homes in Enugu is not negotiable as Mr Mbah’s administration continues to replace weak, damaged, and blown-up pipes with modern ductile iron pipes.

“The capacity of these pipes could only take less than three million litres of water, whereas this administration has been able to produce a daily quantity of 120 million litres.

“So, some parts of the water stations and sub-stations were temporarily shut to enable the maintenance and replacement and will be reopened as soon as possible. Again, it has been confirmed that many houses and streets have water running through their environs but have no connection,” Mr Ejeh said.

Mr Ejeh advised those affected to reach out to the water corporation to pay the prescribed fees, which are very affordable and get connected.

He said this would allow them to enjoy an uninterrupted water supply.

(NAN)