MUGABE R
Dwellers of Central Ward, Kebisoni Town Council, Rukungiri District, have expressed growing concern over the consumption of contaminated water fetched from open shallow wells.
Residents emphasized that relying on these open wells as the primary water source in an urban setting exposes them to diseases and affects the quality of service delivery in the area.
Monica Tushemerirwe voiced her dissatisfaction over knowingly consuming contaminated water due to lack of alternatives.
CUE…MONICA WATER ………….//RR//
Jackson Musinguzi warned that consuming the water could lead to skin rashes and cough infections. He called on authorities to urgently address the issue.
CUE…. JACKSON WATER …………//RR//
Furida Rubasimbira, an elderly woman, highlighted the health risks posed by open shallow wells, noting that they put lives at risk even without offering recommendations.
CUE…..FURIDA WATER,………………// RR
Elias Rwakiseeta explained that floods during the rainy season and green algae during the dry season further contaminate the wells, which remain the sole source of water in the area.
CUE…ELIAS WATER ………..//RR
George Kamari, a volunteer who provides land for a public open shallow well, acknowledged the limited coverage of gravitational water due to frequent outages. He advocated for upgrading open shallow wells into protected wells to provide safe and clean water full-time.
Alex Mugabe Nathan, the Mayor of Kebisoni Town Council, confirmed that authorities are aware of the problem but lack the budget to address it. He urged residents to practice voluntary care of the wells while awaiting government support.
CUE….ALEX WATER …………….//RR
Residents continue to call for urgent interventions to ensure access to safe and clean water in Central Ward.
