The National Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Corporation (WASAC) has announced that 28 sectors in five districts of Rwanda will experience water shortages due to a technical issue at the Nzove water treatment plant. The affected districts include three in Kigali: Nyarugenge, Kicukiro, and Gasabo, as well as Kamonyi in the Southern Province and Rulindo in the Northern Province.
According to WASAC, the technical issue has forced one unit of the Nzove water plant to shut down, affecting the water supply to the mentioned areas. Residents in these sectors will not have access to water as usual, and WASAC is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. The corporation has apologized for the inconvenience and assured residents that they are doing everything possible to restore the water supply.
In Nyarugenge district, the affected sectors include Mageragere, Nyakabanda, Rwezamenyo, Kigali, Nyarugenge, Nyamirambo, and Kanyinya. In Kicukiro district, the sectors that will experience water shortages are Kigarama, Gikondo, Gatenga, Gahanga, Niboye, and Kicukiro. Gasabo district will also be affected, with sectors including Kimironko, Masoro, Remera, Bumbogo, Kimihurura, Kinyinya, Nduba, Jabana, Gisozi, and Jali.
In Kamonyi district, the sectors of Runda and Rugalika will be affected, while in Rulindo district, the sectors of Shyorongi and Murambi will experience water shortages. WASAC has urged residents in these areas to be patient as the corporation works to resolve the technical issue. The corporation has assured residents that they are doing everything possible to restore the water supply as soon as possible.
WASAC has apologized for the inconvenience caused by the water shortage and has assured residents that they are working to resolve the issue quickly. The corporation has also urged residents to conserve water and report any issues related to the water supply. The technical issue at the Nzove water plant has affected thousands of residents, who rely on the water supply for their daily needs.
The water shortage is expected to have a significant impact on residents, particularly those in urban areas who rely on piped water for their daily needs. WASAC has assured residents that they are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible and have urged them to be patient. The corporation has also assured residents that they will provide updates on the progress of the repairs.
The incident highlights the importance of maintaining and upgrading water infrastructure to prevent such disruptions. WASAC has assured residents that they will take measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The corporation has also urged residents to report any issues related to the water supply to ensure that they are addressed promptly.
Key points
- Five districts in Rwanda face water shortages due to a technical issue at the Nzove water plant.
- The affected districts include three in Kigali: Nyarugenge, Kicukiro, and Gasabo.
- WASAC is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible and has urged residents to be patient.
