Residents of Garin Galadima, in Pindiga, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe state, have for over 40 years, depended on water sourced from flood for their daily activities.
Sarki said, “This water is gathered as a result of rainfall we call it harvested rainfall. However, after the rainy season, it often dries up. it stays for two months after rainfall. It is the water we do some of our domestic activities with it, I fetch it for my family’s use.”
However, on the road to Garin Galadima when coming from the Pindiga community, a first-time visitor will sight tanks of pipe-borne water It was confirmed by our correspondent that these pipe-borne water tanks supply water to the town and also to private water businesses, especially to residents who don’t want to drink from the open hard dam. The government-facilitated pipe-borne water is, however, free, unlike the private borehole which comes with a price.
Also speaking with our correspondent, another resident, who identified herself simply as Nana from Sabon Kaura, and was seen fetching the water said the hard dam water is what all the villagers depend on for survival. Galadima said, “I usually buy a jerrican of water N150 per 1 because I don’t have any means of transporting it.
“I am calling on the Gombe State government to please help us and provide a good source of water for us because it is one of our major problems for now,” Galadima said.
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