Concerns mount in Nadella over 26 tonnes of water transported from Male' as quality issues emerge
Authorities are currently transporting water samples to Male' for testing after a 26-ton shipment of water delivered to GDh. Nadella was found to have an unusual taste. According to the Island Council, the issue was only discovered after the water had been transferred to storage tanks and distributed for use. With the incident occurring during Ramadan, residents have expressed significant concern over the lack of access to clean drinking water and are urgently calling for a swift resolution to the matter.
Nadella, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, which has a population of 1,121. | GDh. Nadella Council | Secretariat Of the Nadella Council
Concerns have mounted among the residents of GDh. Nadella over an unpleasant taste discovered in the water supply transported to the island from Male'.
A member of the public who spoke to RaajjeMV reported that the water currently being supplied to households has an unusual taste, a problem first noticed last Sunday. He further stated that complaints have been lodged with the relevant authorities to investigate the cause of the issue.
Regarding the matter, the Island Council President, Mohamed Anshau, stated that 26 tons of water had been transported from Male'. He noted that complaints regarding an unusual taste in the water were received after it was transferred to the storage tanks and treated. He further mentioned that while water services are currently being provided, samples have been collected and will be sent to Male' on Thursday for testing. He added that Fenaka Corporation is currently managing these efforts.
Concerns are mounting among the 1,121 residents of Nadella as the island faces a worsening water shortage. With the holy month of Ramadan underway, locals are urgently calling for a swift solution to ensure access to safe and clean drinking water.
