NWSC urges Mbarara customers to use available water sparingly as dry spell reduces R. Rwizi water levels

National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has advised its customers in Mbarara and the surrounding area to save as much water as possible and use it sparingly as dry spell continue to reduce water levels in River Rwizi.

“As we continue to undertake some interventions aimed at alleviating the effects of the reduced river levels, we urge all our esteemed customers to, when water is received, save as much water as possible and use it sparingly,” NWSC management said.

A statement from the national water body read;

National water and Sewerage Corporation wishes to inform its esteemed customers in Mbarara that the prevailing dry spell has caused a drastic drop in the water levels at river Rwizi.

This has significantly affected water production in the area resulting in intermittent supply to some parts of Mbarara.

The most affected areas are the raised parts of Mbarara such as Karugangama, parts of Kitebero, Rwemirinzi, Kakoma in Kaberebere, parts of Survey Cell, Rwobuyenje, Rubaya, Kamatirisi, Kakoba – Muyenga, Kakoba – alliance, parts of Kakiika, Bunusya, among others.

As we continue to undertake some interventions aimed at alleviating the effects of the reduced river levels, we urge all our esteemed customers to, when water is received, save as much water as possible and use it sparingly.

We are sorry for the inconveniences caused by this act of nature that is totally beyond our control.

MANAGEMENT