GRAND BASSA COUNTY, LIBERIA — For communities that have for years depended on creeks and other surface water sources for their daily needs, access to a safe and reliable source of drinking water is more than an infrastructure improvement—it is a transformation in everyday life.
The Liberian Agricultural Company (LAC) is helping make that transformation possible through its ongoing investment in community water infrastructure, with 38 of 46 planned handpumps now completed and dedicated across communities in Grand Bassa County.
The initiative is part of LAC’s broader commitment to supporting community well-being, strengthening local resilience and investing in infrastructure that delivers lasting social benefits.
By bringing clean-water facilities closer to households, LAC is helping communities reduce their reliance on potentially unsafe surface-water sources while improving access to one of life’s most essential needs.
Bringing Clean Water Closer to Communities
The latest phase of the initiative saw the handover of five handpumps across five communities in Electoral Districts 3 and 4, including Gbenee Town, Joe Crossing Town, Nana Glaydor and Gbah Town.
For residents, the impact is immediate and deeply personal.
A representative of one of the beneficiary communities described the intervention as a meaningful improvement to everyday life.
“Water is life. By providing us with safe drinking water, you are making a real difference in our lives.”
The new facilities are expected to provide residents with improved access to drinking water while reducing the need to depend on distant or potentially unsafe sources.
A Commitment That Goes Beyond Infrastructure
For LAC, the handpump initiative represents more than the construction of physical facilities. It reflects the company’s broader approach to sustainability—one that places communities, social well-being and long-term impact at the center of its engagement.
LAC Sustainability Coordinator Harriett Attoh confirmed that the remaining eight handpumps are expected to be constructed in surrounding communities during the upcoming dry season, bringing the total planned installations to 46 handpumps.
Attoh also called on beneficiary communities to take ownership of the facilities by using them properly and supporting their maintenance to ensure that the investment continues to benefit residents for years to come.
She further reaffirmed LAC’s willingness to provide support when maintenance interventions are required.
Investing in Communities, Building a Better Future
Access to clean and safer drinking water can have a significant impact on the quality of life of communities. By investing in essential water infrastructure, LAC is contributing to improved living conditions while supporting communities to become more resilient and better equipped to meet their everyday needs.
The handpump project forms part of LAC’s broader sustainability and community-development efforts, which seek to translate corporate investment into tangible benefits for surrounding communities.
With 38 handpumps already completed and eight more planned, LAC is continuing to demonstrate that sustainable development is not only about business growth—it is also about creating meaningful opportunities, improving essential services and helping communities build a healthier and more resilient future.
LAC — Investing in Communities. Improving Lives. Building a Sustainable Future.
