The Gambia National Water and Electricity Company, Nawec, has reported a contamination of one of its water tanks in Basse by unscrupulous persons.

It said the matter has been reported to the police who have now open an investigation, adding that samples of the contaminated water have been taken to the Abuko lab for further analysis.

“This is to inform the public about an incident at Basse water tank. During a routine inspection, it was found that an unscrupulous person (s) had broken the lock to the hatch of the water tank and had placed an unknown substance in the tank,”the company said in a statement.

However, the statement added that: “since the discovery of the incident, Nawec has isolated the tank and has been supplying potable water directly by bypassing the affected tank.   

“Police investigation unit and other relevant stakeholders have been informed and samples were taken from the tank and dispatched to the Abuko Lab for analysis.”

Reporting by Adama Makasuba