Relief as Premier assures water supply
Technicians during the launch of emergence bore holes, which was attended by Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa at Tabata Relini in Dar es Salaam yesterday. PHOTO| PMO
What you need to know:
- Under normal circumstances the water deficit in Dar es Salaam stood at 24 million litres as the city demands 544 million litres against 520 million litres daily production capacity.
Dar es Salaam. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa yesterday said 99.4 million litres of water has been added from two sources, reducing the challenge of water shortage in the city of Dar es Salaam.
The sources include the Kigamboni Water project that has added 70 million litres and 29.4 million litres from 160 flushed wells.
Flushed wells are part of 197 that the Drilling and Dam Construction Agency (DDCA) was instructed to work on in the government’s efforts to address the shortage of clean and safe water in the country.
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Speaking during his tour to inspect the progress of the flushing activity here, Mr Majaliwa said the 29.4 million litres from flushed wells has given a huge relief to the city. Mr Majaliwa, who toured Tabata Relini and Mwananyamala areas, directed responsible authorities to ensure that they research for more sources of water and progressively drill the wells and connect them to distribution systems.
“The Wami-Ruvu River Basin and the Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Authority (Dawasa) should conduct research for new water sources. Citizens should continue protecting water sources and wisely use available water to address the shortage,” said the premier who doubles as Ruangwa Constituency legislator.
The minister for Water, Mr Jumaa Aweso said the ministry is planning to construct several water dams and harvest rainwater to address water challenges across the country.
He said under normal circumstances the water deficit in Dar es Salaam stood at 24 million litres as the city demands 544 million litres against 520 million litres daily production capacity.
“However, only 300 million litres can be produced from the Ruvu River, therefore creating a deficit of 244 million litres,” he said.
Mr Aweso said a total of 99.4 million litres from the Kigamboni Water Project and the 160 flushed water wells has given more relief to water challenges in the city.
For his part, the director for the Wami-Ruvu River Basin, Mr Elibariki Mmasi said several places have been identified suitable for drilling water wells including Mbezi, Msakuzi and Goba.
