Arusha to have new wastewater treatment plants

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has today announced a loan of US $211-million to help address the urgent need for improved water and sanitation in the city of Arusha in Tanzania. The sum represents 90% of the cost of the Tanzanian Government program to alleviate the threat of major environmental and health issues and improve the quality of life for Arusha inhabitants.

Arusha city in Tanzania is a major regional hub. Since 2010, the Arusha Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority...

DAWASCO denies supplying wastewater to households
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DAR ES SALAAM Water and Sewerage Corporation (DAWASCO), has termed as groundless, claims that it was supplying wastewater to some of its customers in the city, insisting that such asserts should be ignored. Media statement issued by the ...

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The government said yesterday it will switch off all hydro-power plants because of falling water levels that have reduced electricity generation capacity by 80 per cent. Energy and minerals minister George Simbachawene said here yesterday that the government has no option but to take the unprecedented move, adding that present water levels are the worst since the country’s independence.

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