Water is now a scarce commodity at Chamba in the Northern Region following the break down of majority of boreholes in the area which are more than two decades old.
The problem has been further compounded by the drying up of a dam in the community that serves as its main water source.
“We don’t have any other source of water,” a resident told Joy news.
The community has about 14 boreholes serving the thousands of people.
Majority of the residents are thus forced to rely on a dirty dam in the area for their daily chores which they share with animals.
And the drying up of the dam has left the residents with no water.
“The water is not even good but this is the only source of water.
Isn’t it pitiful that I have to drink from this dirty dam?” another resident said.
So we are appealing to government, we are on our knees.
“We need water, that’s all.