By Pewu Y. Sumo
MONROVIA — The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has reported progress in expanding piped water infrastructure across the country, announcing that public coverage has nearly doubled since the current administration took office in early 2024.
Speaking on Tuesday, August 11, at the National Steering Committee meeting at the Monrovia City Hall, LWSC Managing Director Mohammed Mo Ali detailed the utility’s operational progress, ongoing county projects, and long-term service delivery targets before President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and members of the cabinet.
“When we took over in 2024, our pipe-borne water supply to the population was a little over 5%,” Managing Director Ali stated. “At the moment, pipe-borne water supply has increased to 9% of the population, and by next year we’ll hit 10% as we are constructing water facilities in counties.”
Rural and Out-of-Monrovia Expansions
Highlighting progress outside Montserrado County, Ali confirmed the completion of the Buchanan water system in Grand Bassa County, where home connections have already commenced.
He disclosed that the LWSC is nearing completion of critical projects in Maryland and Sinoe counties, with additional infrastructure developments slated for completion early next year.
The Water and Sewer Boss said, Pleebo, Maryland County construction is scheduled for completion by the end of December, with plans to formally request President Boakai to dedicate the facility.
Hon. Ali also informed the audience that Greenville, Sinoe County infrastructure construction has been completed, while Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County is on track for final completion by early next year.
Speaking further, Hon. Ali gave an update on the 10-kilometer, 48-inch water pipe project, noting that it has been completed and is slated for official commissioning in early September following a request by the LWSC Board.
The LWSC Managing Director also noted active interventions across several rural hubs and interior townships, including Compound 3 (Grand Bassa), Totota (Bong County), Cooper Farm in Fendall, as well as upcoming pipe networks planned for Harper and Tappita.
Long-Term National Targets
Addressing overall national access to basic water services—which includes both piped networks and protected communal points—the LWSC chief cited international partner assessments confirming steady year-over-year growth under the government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
Hon. Ali noted that national access to basic water supply rose from 78% in 2023 to 79%, with projections aiming for continuous expansion through the end of the decade.
“We will continue that trajectory until 2029,” Ali assured the leadership. “We will reach and exceed our target.”
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