Reason behind water supply disruption in Colombo and Gampaha revealed

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has stated that the water supply to several areas in the Colombo and Gampaha districts was temporarily suspended following the release of a chemical into the environment by a private factory.

NWSDB Chairman Chandana Bandara stated that the water supply was suspended as a precautionary measure until it could be confirmed whether any pollutants had entered the water supply.

The Chairman further stated that a comprehensive investigation into the incident is being jointly conducted by the Disaster Management Centre and the security forces.

The Chairman further stated that the NWSDB has lodged a complaint with the police regarding the incident and that the relevant authorities have been informed to take appropriate legal action.