The Minister for Kampala Betty Olive Kamya, Kampala RCC Mrs Faridah Mayanja Mpiima, officials from National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) led by Deputy MD Eng Technical Services Eng Johnson Amayo and Katanga Zone area leadership discussed service delivery in Katanga.
Among the issues discussed; Installation of public water points to improve access to safe clean water in the area, sanitation, hygiene and health and safe water use
The Minister for Kampala Betty Olive Kamya appreciated the positive and quick respose from NWSC regarding the water and sanitation situation in Katanga.
“NWSC officials have set aside teams to patrol the sewer networks in Katanga on a daily basis. NWSC will also install a number of water points to improve access to safe clean water in the area. We appreciate them for the quick remedies.” she said
She urged the residents to desist from poor sanitation practices.
“Let’s avoid poor disposal of waste and rubbish into sewer mains and storm water mains. ” she advised
She added that KCCA will work to ensure that all storm water drains in Katanga and the surrounding areas are cleaned regularly.
NWSC Deputy Managing Director Eng Johnson Amayo attributed the sanitation challenges in the area to the ongoing rampant vandalism of sewer infrastructure, disposal of rubbish into sewer mains and poor solid waste disposal methods.
“The NWSC sewers are designed to manage sewage only. The residents pour rubbish and waste into the sewers through the open manholes whose covers are often stolen.” he said
Amayo added that the corporation through its Water Community Communication clubs (WACOCO) will sensitise the residents of Kantaga on good sanitation and hygiene practices.
Kampala Water General Manager Eng Andrew Sekayizzi said that NWSC has instituted a team to patrol the sewer lines in Katanga and other areas in Kampala on a daily basis.
Eng Ssekayizi assured the residents that installation of public water points to improve access to safe clean water in the area is ongoing.
NWSC Director Businees and Scientific services Dr Rose Kaggwa said that NWSC Water quality department monitors water quality in all its areas of operation.
“We treat the water at the source, monitor the water quality along the transmission mains and test the water both at the reservoirs and at various sampling points before the customers tap.” she said
She added that NWSC Water quality teams, on a daily basis monitor water quality in all areas of operation.
“We have a team that monitors water quality in Katanga and other parts of the city on a daily basis. ” she assured the residents
The officials will meet again after a month to evaluate the interventions done with an aim of improving the lives of the people in Katanga.
NWSC is committed to water and sanitation for all
