Community Involvement in Reporting Illegal Water Use
Latest Tanzania civil society news · Community Involvement in Reporting Illegal Water Use explained · updated Aug 19, 2026 · breaking news · latest updates · explained
TLDR
- The Dar es Salaam Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (DAWASA) has intensified its crackdown on illegal water connections in Kunduchi, Kinondoni District.
- An illegal connection was found being used to irrigate vegetable gardens, causing losses estimated at more than TSh50 million.
- The operation was conducted following information provided by community members about suspected illegal water use.
- DAWASA has urged residents and businesses to follow proper procedures for water connections to avoid unauthorized access.
- Community member Jumbe Said praised DAWASA's involvement and called for continued operations against illegal connections.