Residents in several parts of Dar es Salaam have started receiving water again following the completion of maintenance work on a major pipeline in Mpiji, Mabwepande Ward, although the authority is still monitoring distribution to ensure all affected communities are reached.
The Dar es Salaam Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (DAWASA) said water supply was gradually improving after technicians completed preventive maintenance on the 72-inch main pipeline, which serves several areas of the city.
DAWASA Director of Water Production and Distribution, Engineer Ndele Mengo, said water had started reaching households, with technical teams deployed to monitor distribution and address any emerging challenges.
Speaking during an inspection of water supply in Kinondoni District, he said the authority was working to ensure that all communities connected to the network received adequate supplies.
He urged residents to remain patient as the distribution system continued to stabilise.
The restoration has brought relief to residents who experienced difficulties accessing water during the maintenance period.
William Mwaiswelo, a leader of Cell No. 5 in Mtakuja Street, Kunduchi Ward, thanked DAWASA for completing the repairs, saying water availability had started improving.
Mariam Salum, a resident of Meko Street in Kunduchi, said water began flowing again during the night, with pressure improving.
“We thank DAWASA because we experienced some inconvenience during the announced maintenance work. However, the service has now improved and water is flowing at good pressure,” she said.
The maintenance was carried out as a preventive measure to strengthen the pipeline infrastructure and reduce the risk of damage from heavy rains expected under the El Niño weather conditions.
DAWASA's ongoing monitoring will be important in ensuring that the restoration translates into reliable access to water for all communities served by the pipeline.