By Calvin Brooks
MONROVIA, Sept. 29 (LINA) – The Managing Director of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), Mohammed Ali, has outlined several ongoing reforms and development initiatives aimed at improving water and Sewer services across Liberia.
Director Ali stated that the Corporation is focusing on strengthening its institutional systems, improving operational efficiency, expanding access to safe drinking water, and addressing challenges associated with aging infrastructure.
The LWSC boss made the statement Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at the Center for the Exchange for Intellectual Opinions (CEIO)in Central Monrovia.
According to him, the Corporation has been implementing institutional reforms, including improvements in financial management, billing, human-resource systems, internal controls and standard operating procedures.
Director Ali also highlighted the importance of replacing and rehabilitating outdated water infrastructure, noting that some of the Corporation’s major facilities and pipelines date back to several decades.
He said addressing water losses, leakages and revenue-collection challenges remains important to making the Corporation more financially sustainable.
He pointed out that LWSC has further developed a 2025–2029 Strategic Plan designed to provide a roadmap for improving water and sewer services, expanding service delivery and strengthening the Corporation’s long-term sustainability.
Director Ali indicated that in August 2026, the Corporation also broke grounds for a water project in Totota, Bong County disclosing that the project is expected to be implemented in phases and includes solar-powered elevated water towers, with the aim of supplying residents of Totota and surrounding communities with improved access to safe water.
He emphasized the need for climate-resilient investments, citing flooding, extreme rainfall, sea-level rise and climate variability as risks to Liberia’s water and sewer infrastructure.
The LWSC Managing Director said continued collaboration among government institutions, development partners, communities and other stakeholders will be critical to expanding reliable and affordable water and sewer services throughout Liberia.
The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation was established under an amendment to the Public Utilities Law in 1973 and is mandated to provide safe drinking water and sewer services in Liberia.