By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara
Lungi, Sierra Leone on Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) delivered a significant upgrade to water supply services in Lungi, located in Kaffu Bullom Chiefdom, Port Loko District, in the North-West region; the breakthrough offers a glimmer of hope amid persistent concerns over water access in the area.
acting station manager for SALWACO in Lungi, Ing. Lovetta mammy, announced that water distribution has been restored across all three designated zones, a milestone for the
Chiefdom. speaking to community members and stakeholders, she detailed the coverage: zone one, encompassing Tinta for, and zone two, spanning the old Airport and Perimeter, now receive water twice weekly, zone three has also been brought online, ensuring broader reach.
Mammy credited recent maintenance at the Suctarr Pumping Station and Garrison Barracks for the improved flow, however, she acknowledged a hiccup a pipeline issue that briefly disrupted distribution, we’ve flagged this to SALWACO management, and it’s being addressed urgently, she assured, water remains available in storage tanks, bridging the gap as repairs progress.
Infrastructure remains a focal point. mammy highlighted the need to replace outdated asbestos pipes in some areas, contrasting them with the more reliable ductile iron (DI) pipes already in use across most zones, DI pipes are durable and efficient, she noted, urging their adoption throughout Lungi for lasting stability.
Reaffirming SALWACO’s mission, Ing. mammy emphasized the company’s dedication to delivering clean, dependable water nationwide, our goal is safe water for every Sierra Leonean, and we’re working tirelessly to make that a reality, she said, she also made a practical plea to residents pay bills on time, prompt payments fuel our ability to sustain and enhance these services, she explained.
The upgrades in Lungi reflect SALWACO’s broader push to fortify water infrastructure
across Sierra Leone, bridging the gap between rural and urban needs, for Kaffu Bullom’s residents, this progress signals not just restored taps but a renewed commitment to a fundamental necessity water that flows when it’s needed most.