Cross River Water Board to test-run treatment plant, warns public against domestic use
The Cross River State Water Board Limited (CRSWBL) says it will soon test-run the Water Treatment Plant with the newly installed components, warning the public to refrain from using it for now.
The press release issued on Thursday by the Director of Public Relations/Corporate Communications of the Board, Elder Roger Emori stated that the “quality of the initial water flow will not be fit for domestic use due to rust, since the pipelines have not been used for an extended period.”
He advised the public to monitor the flow and keep their taps turned off to avoid any inconveniences while notifying the Board of any leakages in their areas for prompt blockage.
It read: “This is to inform the general public that the Cross River State Water Board Limited (CRSWBL) will soon test-run the Water Treatment Plant with the newly installed components. Hence, there will be a public water supply in Calabar Metropolis.
“The quality of the initial water flow will not be fit for domestic use due to rust, since the pipelines have not been used for an extended period of time.
“Therefore, all our customers, clients, and the general public are hereby advised NOT TO DRINK it until an official announcement is made to that effect.
“The public is hereby advised to monitor supply and keep their taps turned off to avoid any inconveniences while notifying the Board of any leakages in their areas for prompt action through the under-listed phone numbers.
By: Archibong Emmanuel
(Snr. Reporter)
