Eastern Water and Sewerage Company is owed about K3.8 billion in unpaid water bills by government departments and the private sector in Chipata.
Company Spokesperson, Mike Daka, disclosed that of that amount, about K2.8 billion is owed by government departments. He complained that government departments were reluctant to pay outstanding water bills and said there was need for them to pay the bills for the company to improve in the delivery of services.
“It’s unfair that these departments which receive funds for bills fail to pay, they are the most difficult customers to deal with,” he said.
Meanwhile, some areas in Chipata have continued to receive erratic water supply.
A concerned resident of Kapata Township, Dainess Phiri, said the township has been faced with erratic supply for close to a month now and that despite the situation residents were still receiving high water bills from the water utility company.
Mrs. Phiri said it is frustrating that the company has not given any explanation to its clientele over the power problem being experienced in the district.
Another resident of Kalongwezi area, Sunga Mbewe, advised the company to deal with the matter and ensure that notices are issued whenever there is a problem of water supply.
“They cannot continue the poor water supply without giving notice, they owe us an explanation and they have to notify us because we pay for the service,” he said.
Last month, the company gave notice that residents would face erratic water supply due to low power voltage by Zesco and broken down pipes that were a result of rehabilitation of roads in the district.
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what the hell is going on, let me read
Those govt departments should be investigated as to why they are not paying for water because every department now has a budget for phone, electricity and water. So why should we have such a huge debt. Na private sector ya nasla need to be followed up and make sure that if any of those companies belongs to some prominent person are exposed just in case such owners want to vie for political positions. That would make the electorate know and decide not to vote for them since they may plunge the nation into more debt if they fail to manage utupiya utunono currently.
Innocent people are suffering because of these Govt Depts. Its not fair. can they pay up or be disconnected. But then, These comments and complaints fall on deaf ears!!
Just disconnect, and let them go in the bush to do fimo fimo and ntweno, you know what i mean
Ba Honey, Mwayamba kusamvela naimwe! Ati, do the shani??
Why complain of un paid bills, just disconnect and they will surely pay!!! if K10 billion can be stolen from an institute without notice, then there is money to pay for utilities…..