DAR ES SALAAM, July 11 -- THE Dar es Salaam Water and Sanitation Authority (DAWASA) plans to connect 72,000 new customers to clean and safe water services as the authority completes major upgrading of its Ruvu Juu plant.

In his reaction, the Minister for Water,Jumaa  Aweso, has called on DAWASA to ensure a reliable water supply for the residents of Dar es Salaam and Coast regions as both fall under the jurisdiction of the authority.

Speaking after inspecting the maintenance works at the Ruvu Juu water treatment plant, Minister Aweso expressed satisfaction with the improvements made by DAWASA

in upgrading the plants infrastructure. He commended the authority for implementing his earlier directives aimed at improving water services....