The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation

The team completed welding this morning at 3:51 AM. Thanks to all of them.

The team is working around the clock to ensure that the 36 repair work is done.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(May 29, 2026) LWSC Announces Temporary Disruption in Water Supply Following Major Pipe Rupture at White Plains

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) informs the public that the Corporation’s 36-inch main water transmission pipe ruptured last evening a few meters away from the White Plains Water Treatment Plant.

The damaged pipeline serves as the main transmission line responsible for supplying water to Monrovia and surrounding communities. Following the incident, LWSC engineers and technical teams were immediately deployed to the site and are currently assessing the full extent of the damage in order to commence major repair works.

Due to the severity of the rupture, the Corporation regrets to inform the public that water supply services will be significantly disrupted and may remain interrupted for at least one week while repair and restoration efforts continue.

LWSC understands the inconvenience this situation may cause to customers and residents and assures the public that every available resource is being mobilized to ensure the timely restoration of normal water supply.

The Corporation appreciates the public’s patience and understanding during this period and will continue to provide updates as work progresses.

Signed:

Management
Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC)

🚰 PRESS UPDATE | LWSC

The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) welcomes Executive Order No. 165 signed by H.E. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., renewing customs duty exemptions on critical operational equipment and supplies essential for water production and sanitation services nationwide.

The renewed exemption covers key operational imports including:
✅ Diesel fuel for production and operations
✅ Water treatment chemicals and chlorination materials
✅ Pumps and laboratory equipment
✅ Water and sewer service trucks
✅ Leak detectors, pressure cleaners, meters, and generators

This timely intervention will help reduce operational costs, strengthen service delivery, support infrastructure maintenance, and ensure continued access to safe drinking water and sanitation services for communities across Liberia.

LWSC remains committed to improving water and sanitation services as part of national efforts to protect public health and support the Government of Liberia’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.

SEWER UPDATE!!!
We are covering an open manhole on Carey street,down town Monrovia.

The objective is Keep the city clean and safe.

LWSC begins a five-week training program on Report Writing for its senior-level staff. This training is conducted by the Banking Institute of Liberia (BIL). From today, Saturday, May 16, to Saturday, June 13, Directors, Managers, Assistant Managers, Coordinators, and Supervisors, including Technical Assistants, will gather each Saturday for this training. The primary objective is to improve report writing skills within the LWSC. Capacity development is a key focus for the current LWSC management team,headed by MD Mohammed Ali.

FULLY RESTORED!!!!
We are pumping through both transmission mains 36_inch & 16_inch.

All communities will now have their water back....

Meanwhile,kindly report burst and broken pipes in your area. It will impede your supply.

Call 0777464171,0886676200 and 5972 free of charge for Orange network..

Thanks for your patience and support.

LWSC, WORLD BANK CONDUCT NEW PIPELINE QUALITY AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS ASSESSMENT

‎The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), in collaboration with the World Bank and project contractors, has conducted a comprehensive assessment of the ongoing pipeline construction project aimed at expanding and strengthening Liberia’s water infrastructure system.
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‎The exercise brought together the LWSC Deputy Managing Director for Technical Services (DMD-TS), members of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), contractors responsible for the installation of the 48-inch transmission line, and a visiting delegation from the World Bank.
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‎The team toured the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and other project sites to evaluate the quality, progress, and technical standards of work being carried out under the project.
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‎A major highlight of the assessment was the pressure testing of the newly installed water transmission pipeline.

‎‎‎‎The World Bank and technical teams also assessed the alignment and depth of the pipeline, the quality of welding and pipe connections, compliance with engineering specifications, construction safety measures, and the overall progress of the ongoing works.

More at: www.lwsc.gov.lr
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