Residents of Logaman and Naponga parishes in Longaroe Sub County are experiencing a water crisis despite having a reliable water source.

This follows the cut off of access by the care taker of the piped water source built by UNICEF at Nachuwma in Logama parish, Longaroe Sub County.

The water source is understood to serve the residents of the two parishes and it also serves the Health Center and the Community school.

Lokoimoe Patrick Korobe the LC 5 councilor for Longaroe Sub County during a recent visit noted that a section of residents had lodged complaints that the care taker has been reluctant to open the water for the public on grounds that his allowances were not paid.

Korobe reveals that reluctance by the attendant to open the water for the locals has now caused most of them to trek long distances in search of clean water for drinking and domestic use, with women and children being the most affected.

He expressed fears that this might also affect the sanitation situation at the health facility.

He says as the sub county, they are engaging the involved parties to address the situation.