Following the recent cholera outbreak in some parts of Lagos, the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has urged the public to refrain from consuming water from unreliable or untreated sources.
The LWC said it has commenced an extensive water sampling and quality monitoring campaign throughout the state.
In a statement signed by the LWC Head Public Affairs Unit, Kehinde Fashola, said this proactive initiative aims to assess the safety and portability of water from various sources, thereby identifying potential health risks associated with contamination. “We are deeply concerned about the recent cholera outbreak in some parts of Lagos State, particularly the Lekki and Victoria Island Areas,” LWC noted.
The water corporation encourages residents to bring water samples from their homes or public spaces for testing by the teams at its Headquarters in Ijora. Additionally, the LWC said its water quality monitoring team will be actively monitoring water consumption across the state to swiftly identify and control the outbreak.
According to the Lagos State Ministry of Health, the primary cause of the cholera outbreak has been linked to the consumption of contaminated water and inadequate sanitation.
“It is imperative that every individual takes responsibility for ensuring their water is safe for consumption.
“The corporation remains committed to providing safe and clean drinking water to all residents of Lagos State. We urge the public to cooperate with our teams and follow precautionary measures to prevent further spread of the bacterial disease,” LWC added.
