In search of drinking water in Kindu: The inhabitants of the Brazza Neema district in search of solutions
The situation is critical in the Brazza Neema district in Kindu, in the province of Maniema. The inhabitants of this district are confronted with a worrying problem: the lack of drinking water. Since the subdivision of the district, the supply of drinking water from the REGIDESO (Water distribution company) has never been put in place, leaving the inhabitants with no other choice but to look for water elsewhere.
Women in the neighborhood are particularly affected by this situation. They have to travel long distances to get drinking water in other areas of the city. A resident of the neighborhood testified: “Here at home, it is very difficult to find water to drink. We spend the whole day in the RVA neighborhood looking for drinking water, but we find nothing. ‘we don’t have access to water from REGIDESO” she explained.
Faced with this situation, some households in the neighborhood turn to water from wells to meet their daily needs such as washing dishes, laundry and body bath. However, it is regrettable to note that some wells in this neighborhood are not properly equipped, which poses a risk to the health of the inhabitants. “The water we draw sometimes comes from poorly installed wells near the sanitary facilities. There is a real risk of contracting water-borne diseases,” said the resident.
The inhabitants of the Brazza Neema district deplore the lack of will of the provincial government to solve this urgent problem of access to drinking water. They call for help from people of good will to intervene by installing, for example, standpipes in the neighborhood. They hope to improve their daily lives and have easier and safer access to drinking water.
This situation is unfortunately not isolated in the town of Kindu. Many other neighborhoods are also faced with the lack of connection to the REGIDESO network, leaving the inhabitants in a precarious situation in terms of access to drinking water. It is crucial that action be taken quickly to resolve this problem and ensure that all inhabitants of Kindu have equitable access to an essential resource such as drinking water.
In conclusion, the situation in the Brazza Neema district of Kindu is alarming with regard to access to drinking water. The inhabitants of the district face great difficulties in finding water for their daily use. It is essential that the local authorities take urgent measures to solve this problem and ensure that all the inhabitants of Kindu have equitable access to drinking water