Nairobi Water Rationing Extended as Production Drops by 35%, 7 Providers Affected

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has urged residents of Nairobi and neighbouring counties to conserve water as a 35 percent drop in production at the Ngethu and Kigoro treatment plants prompts longer rationing periods.

The company attributed the decline to reduced inflows into Ndakaini Dam after below-average rainfall in its catchment area. It expects the production cut to affect customers served by seven water providers across Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, and Kajiado counties.

Alongside Nairobi Water, the affected providers are Githunguri Water and Sanitation Company, which serves Githunguri and nearby areas in Kiambu County; Kiambu Water and Sanitation Company, which serves parts of the county; and Karuri Water and Sanitation Company, which also serves customers in Kiambu.

The other providers are Mavoko Water and Sewerage Company, serving parts of Machakos County; Oloolaiser Water and Sewerage Company, serving parts of Kajiado and Nairobi counties; and Olkejuado Water and Sewerage Company, serving parts of Kajiado County.

“The reduction in production takes effect immediately and is likely to result in extended water rationing periods for customers served by the affected water service providers,” the company said.

Nairobi Water said falling storage levels at Thika Dam, the main source of water for Nairobi and surrounding areas, had led it to reduce abstraction and conserve available reserves.

“The reduced inflows have necessitated a temporary reduction in water abstraction to preserve the available reserves and ensure sustainable water supply over the coming months,” the company said.

The company said the cut would affect supply immediately. It will review production levels periodically, depending on reservoir recovery and rainfall.

“The company appeals to all customers to use available water prudently, avoid wastage and prioritise essential household and other critical needs during this period,” the notice said.

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