JORQUELLEH DISTRICT #2, Bong County – Residents of Darwor-ta Town in Electoral District #2, Bong County, are reportedly relying on an open pit as their primary source of drinking water, a situation that is raising serious public health concerns.
Darwor-ta falls under the representation of Representative James M. Kolleh, Chair of the House Committee on Rules, Order, and Administration, at the 55th National Legislature.
During a recent reporting visit to the community, Verity News observed two residents fetching water from the open pit, which is located near a swamp believed to be contaminated. The condition of the water source has sparked fears about the safety and well-being of those who depend on it daily.
Speaking to reporters, the residents described the significant health risks associated with consuming the water. They explained that the community has relied on the open pit for several years due to the lack of safe and accessible alternatives.
“We have been using this water for a long time,” one resident said. “But it is not safe. People are getting sick.”
According to the residents, cases of waterborne diseases are common in the town, with many individuals frequently experiencing illness believed to be linked to the unsafe water source. They say the absence of clean drinking water continues to expose the entire community to preventable health hazards.
In response to the situation, residents of Darwor-ta are making a renewed appeal to humanitarian organizations, government authorities, and well-meaning individuals to intervene. They are calling for the provision of safe drinking water and improved sanitation facilities.
Community members warn that without urgent action, the ongoing water crisis will persist, further endangering lives and undermining public health in the area.
