Residents of Nungua are appealing to the government for urgent intervention after enduring more than a month without access to potable water, forcing many to resort to seawater for household chores.

The taps have remained dry for weeks, while commercial water tankers are either unavailable or too expensive for residents to afford.

Mrs. Agnes Nuga, a trader, told Citi News that the crisis has even left her husband, a tanker driver, without work.

“Water scarcity has become a very big issue for us. We have even decided to go on a demonstration. We are really struggling. We are calling on the government to come to our aid. My husband is a water tanker driver, and he has no water to supply,” she said.

She added that many residents are reluctant to use seawater, citing health concerns. “Not everyone wants seawater because some say it is not hygienic.”

Benissah Amoako, a food vendor, also explained that the shortage has affected her business.

“I sell food, and without water, it has become difficult. The last resort is to the sea for water. I don’t cook when there is no water because I can’t use the seawater, which is not hygienic,” she said.