Residents of Kimara Stop Over in Ubungo Municipality have started receiving piped water again after the Dar es Salaam Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (DAWASA) completed key improvements to the area's water distribution network.
The restoration comes after some households went for nearly a month without a reliable water supply, forcing many residents and businesses to purchase water from private vendors at higher prices.
Ashura Ally, a resident of Kimara Stop Over, said water started flowing again on Wednesday night, bringing relief to the community.
"We had gone for almost a month without water, but the supply resumed last night and has continued today. We appreciate DAWASA for taking action to restore this essential service," she said.
She added that the prolonged shortage had increased the cost of living, with many households and small businesses forced to buy water at prices they could barely afford.
"We can still see DAWASA technicians working to ensure the remaining households also receive water. We hope the improvements will provide a lasting solution," Ms Ally said.
DAWASA engineer Gabriel Shija said water has now been redirected to Kimara Stop Over, while technical teams continue to monitor the network to ensure all customers are reconnected.
"Although water has reached most parts of Stop Over, some customers are yet to receive the service. We are installing a two-inch pipeline from Babu Mboga to Nogeza Street to increase water flow, and we expect all remaining households to be connected today," he said.
According to DAWASA, the infrastructure upgrades are expected to improve water supply not only in Kimara Stop Over but also in the surrounding neighbourhoods of Mazingira, Michungwani, Nogeza, Manzese and parts of Kimara B.
The authority said other areas, including Suka, Temboni and Kibanda cha Mkaa, continue to receive water services as work progresses to strengthen the overall distribution network.
The improvements form part of DAWASA's broader efforts to expand access to reliable water services in rapidly growing parts of Dar es Salaam.
