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The Parliamentary Caucus on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (PC-WASH) has cautioned borehole drilling companies against exploiting Zambians through unfair practices and inflated pricing.
Caucus Chairperson, Twaambo Mutinta, who is also the Itezhi-tezhi Member of Parliament, expressed concern over the exploitation, particularly targeting vulnerable groups.
In a statement issued in Lusaka on Tuesday by Bangwe Naviley, Communications Officer for the Zambia NGO WASH Forum, Mutinta highlighted questionable practices by some drilling companies.
These included charging clients extra for casings without prior notice, claiming the soil was collapsing underground, and drilling dry boreholes due to clients’ lack of technical knowledge.
“The drilling companies must flush out muddy water immediately after drilling, as dirty water can cause silting,” Mutinta said.
He emphasized that access to clean water was a fundamental human right and called for immediate intervention by regulatory bodies to protect citizens and ensure fair practices in water provision.
Mutinta stressed the importance of sustainable water sources in light of the increasing impacts of climate change, adding that exploitation amidst such challenges was unacceptable.
“As the situation becomes increasingly critical, it is imperative to protect citizens from exploitation,” he said.
Mutinta also commended the Water Voices United Project for its advocacy efforts in promoting the right to water and sanitation across Zambia.
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