By D. Abraham Cooper Sr.
ZWEDRU, Grand Gedeh County – Health authorities in Grand Gedeh County have ordered the immediate closure of Bless Mineral Water Factory after inspectors uncovered an unauthorized and potentially unsafe packaging operation during a routine sanitary inspection.
The action followed a surprise inspection conducted on Monday, April 13, 2026, by county health officials led by inspector Ezekiel Weyea. The team discovered that the facility was producing and distributing drinking water using plastic sachets that were not approved by local regulators.
According to the inspection report, the company had run out of its officially branded packaging materials. Instead of suspending operations, the factory allegedly resorted to using plastics labeled “D Success,” a brand not registered or licensed to operate within Grand Gedeh County.
Further investigation traced the source of the packaging materials to an individual identified as Daniel, believed to be the owner of a separate operation known as Show Success Factory. Authorities say the materials were supplied outside established health and safety regulations, raising concerns about the integrity of the water being distributed.
In response, the County Health Team has mandated the immediate shutdown of Bless Mineral Water Factory. Officials say the facility will remain closed until it obtains verified packaging bearing its own registered brand and successfully passes a follow-up health inspection.
Authorities also declared an indefinite suspension of any activities involving the distribution of unregistered or unidentified water packaging within the county.
“We cannot allow factories to use unverified branding,” a member of the inspection team stated. “If the plastic isn’t registered, we cannot guarantee the source or the safety of the water inside it.”
Health officials are now calling on residents to remain alert and report any suspicious or unfamiliar water sachets in circulation. They emphasized that strict enforcement of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) standards is critical to preventing potential outbreaks of waterborne diseases and ensuring that all producers comply with public health regulations.
