Dudes in Dar are begging for a new dam so their taps will work. The CEO of the city's water authority, DAWASA, named Mkama Bwire, told the Prime Minister, Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba, that they need to finish the Kidunda Dam fast. He said this while showing the PM around the Ruvu River supply. Bwire argued the dam would let them boost daily water production for Dar es Salaam from 270 million liters up to 360 million liters, closing a major shortage gap. He admitted the river itself is putting out more water now, but they have no place to keep it, losing huge amounts to the ocean.
Bwire dropped some wild numbers about the waste. He explained they used to pull 2,400 liters per second from the Ruvu, but the river now flows at a rate of 29 million liters per second. DAWASA only takes 5,000 liters from that, letting the rest just pour into the sea. This mess shows why a storage dam is critical for saving water to use during dry spells or high demand. The visit happened as many city residents have been complaining about a lack of clean water.
For a longer-term fix, Bwire mentioned the ongoing second phase of the Kimbiji-Mtera water project. That plan is supposed to find more sources and make the service better. It would also provide a backup if other supplies, especially groundwater, have problems. The whole point is to stop the city's constant water drama.
Bwire dropped some wild numbers about the waste. He explained they used to pull 2,400 liters per second from the Ruvu, but the river now flows at a rate of 29 million liters per second. DAWASA only takes 5,000 liters from that, letting the rest just pour into the sea. This mess shows why a storage dam is critical for saving water to use during dry spells or high demand. The visit happened as many city residents have been complaining about a lack of clean water.
For a longer-term fix, Bwire mentioned the ongoing second phase of the Kimbiji-Mtera water project. That plan is supposed to find more sources and make the service better. It would also provide a backup if other supplies, especially groundwater, have problems. The whole point is to stop the city's constant water drama.
