Dr Fifaia Matainaho

Eda Ranu chief operating officer, Dr Fifaia Matainaho told Loop PNG that many blockages occur near kai bars and business houses because of the disposal of wastes containing greasy substances. 

“Many of these wastes come as liquid but there is grease with it, and because the pipe is underground, it’s cold and gets solidified,” Dr Matainaho said.

“It (waste) builds up and gets blocked; there is no way to come out so it comes out the manhole.”

She gave the guarantee today following rumours on social media that the city’s water supply will be stopped to coincide with the strike action taken by university students and NGOs in Port Moresby today.

"We (Eda Ranu) will not take part in any protest, our services will be normal.

“The message circulated on Facebook is false and the Eda Ranu board and management do not have any knowledge of it,” Karo stated.

 Eda Ranu chief operating officer Dr Fifaia Matainaho said the water company will provide the essential service to its customers as mandated by law.