The Parliamentary Select Committee on Water Resourc­es and Sanitation has embarked on a two-day tour of the Northern Region to assess challenges in water supply and sanitation. “We have received several complaints about the Tamale water system, especially during the dry seasons. Mr Bless expressed concern about illegal sand winning activities around the Dalun treatment plant, describing them as a major threat to water bodies. He said the committee would work with the Water Resources Commission and local assemblies to enforce by-laws to curb the practice. The committee assured residents that it remained committed to advocating urgent measures to im­prove water supply and sanitation in the region.