The Coast Region (Pwani) has strongly supported efforts by the Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Authority (DAWASA) to reduce water losses and improve the reliability of water services, as regional leaders call for faster action to meet rising demand driven by rapid industrial growth and urban expansion.
The commitment was expressed during a meeting between the Pwani regional leadership and the Chairperson of the DAWASA Board, Eng. Romanus Mwang’ingo, together with senior management from the authority.
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation to improve water supply systems and address challenges affecting service delivery in the region.
Pwani Regional Commissioner Aboubakar Kunenge said the region is experiencing fast economic growth, especially in industries, housing, and investment projects.
He noted that this growth has increased pressure on existing water infrastructure, making improved service delivery a priority.
He said reliable water supply is essential for both households and industries, stressing that service expansion must go hand in hand with the region’s development.
He urged DAWASA to continue strengthening its systems and planning ahead to ensure communities and investors have dependable access to clean water.
“Pwani is growing rapidly. We need water services that match this growth. I encourage DAWASA to continue strengthening its systems so that wananchi and industries are well served,” he said.
On his part, Eng. Mwang’ingo said reducing water losses remains DAWASA’s top priority, noting that a significant amount of water is still lost through old infrastructure and illegal connections.
He said the authority is working to fix leaking pipes, upgrade outdated systems, and strengthen monitoring to curb water theft. He also called for stronger cooperation from regional and local authorities in protecting water infrastructure.
“Reducing water losses is our main agenda. We are committed to fixing these challenges so that more wananchi can receive reliable water services,” he said.
DAWASA has set a target of reducing water losses to about 20 percent by 2030. The plan is part of broader efforts to improve water supply in Dar es Salaam and Pwani, where demand continues to grow due to rapid urbanization and industrial development.
The authority said the target will be achieved through rehabilitation of infrastructure, improved management systems, and increased public awareness on protecting water facilities.
Both sides agreed that stronger coordination will be key in ensuring sustainable water supply, as Pwani continues to attract new investments and expand its economic base.
The focus, leaders emphasized, is to ensure that wananchi benefit directly from improved and reliable water services.
