This archive report was first published on 9 July 2020.
Residents in Nairobi are set to face dry taps for the next two days due to the shutdown of Ng'ethu treatment works. The interruption in water supply will commence at 6am today and last until Friday, July 10, 6pm.
The shutdown is necessary for repair works at Mwagu water intake along Chania river, from where raw water is abstracted to Ngethu Water Treatment works. The heavy rains experienced recently caused significant damage to the facility, which is designed to treat water with less turbidity.
According to Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) managing director, Nahashon Muguna, the shutdown will affect 85% of Nairobi's water supply. He urged residents in the affected areas to use water sparingly while efforts are made to restore the supply as soon as possible.
The areas expected to be affected by the dry taps include Nairobi Central District, University of Nairobi, Coca Cola factory, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, EPZ-Athi River, South B and South C. Other areas such as Industrial area, Mlango Kubwa, Mathare, Eastleigh, Moi Airbase, Huruma, Kariobangi and Pangani will also experience dry taps.
Residents in Maringo, Buruburu, Bahati, Outer-Ring, Baba Dogo, Dandora, Umoja, Donholm, Fedha and surrounding areas will also face dry taps.
