Tripping boreholes trigger water dearth in Serowe

THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer | Friday November 30, 2007 00:00

He however said that Serowe has a total of 41 boreholes. Speaking in a telephone interview from his Gaborone office, he said that the demand for water has been on the increase due to new developments in the village. He also said this is coupled with the fact that the underground water table is declining.

Bagopi said that in a bid to meet the demands they would connect Serowe to the North - South Carrier. He said that they were still at the tendering stage in the project for its construction.

Bagopi said that because the boreholes use electricity, when it is off, it affects the water supply. Residents have complained that this water shortage is a recurring phenomenon.

Since this week's water shortage, Bagopi is assuring that things are under control and that they are still in a recovery period, which takes time.