It was almost after a week that action has been taken against those allegedly involved in a water tanker transporting sewage water at Sancoale.
It is learnt that the police have registered a case against four persons including owners of the water tanker and septic tanker. Given the seriousness of the matter immediate action should have been taken.
Be that as it may, it is learnt that officials of the Water Resource Department (WRD) have appealed to the public not to use water from the tankers for drinking purposes unless the tank of the vehicle is made of stainless steel and is registered with the department.
How can a tank of the vehicle made of steel stop spread of infection if the tanker was earlier used for carrying sewage? Can the tank be cleaned effectively so as to make it fit to carry potable water? How do the citizens verify whether the tank of the vehicle is made of steel? How do the consumers confirm whether the tanker is registered with the WRD when different tankers are used for transporting potable water?
The responsibility of supplying clean potable water lies with the WRD and the authorities cannot pass it on to the citizens.
