DAWASA Urges Compliance with Water Connection Procedures
Latest Tanzania water sanitation news · DAWASA Urges Compliance with Water Connection Procedures explained · updated Aug 19, 2026 · breaking news · latest updates · explained
TLDR
- DAWASA has intensified its crackdown on illegal water connections in Dar es Salaam, particularly in Kunduchi, Kinondoni District.
- The operation revealed unauthorized water use for vegetable farming, leading to losses estimated at over TSh50 million.
- DAWASA's Tegeta Manager, Engineer Edson Robert, stated that the operation was initiated based on public reports of illegal water use.
- The authority warns that illegal connections undermine the water supply system and affect residents relying on the network.
- DAWASA encourages residents and businesses to follow proper procedures for obtaining water connections through legitimate channels.