US donates US$100k towards water purification in Kuwadzana

THE United States government has injected US$100 000 towards provision of quality water in Harare’s Kuwadzana high-density suburbs. The project is being coordinated by UNICEF and Harare City Council. This gesture by the US government is in response to ongoing water quality challenges bedeviling most parts of the capital city. UNICEF, in partnership with the City of Harare funded by the US Embassy launched a project to enhance water monitoring and treatment capabilities.
UNICEF representative Etona Ekole said the funds represent commitment to capacity building. “UNICEF has received $100 000 with plans for an additional $50 000 to be allocated through December 2024. “These funds are not just numbers; they represent a commitment to strengthening capacity building and monitoring related to water quality and rapid response teams. “With this support, the City of Harare now has the capability to efficiently collect water samples and utilize the water digital platform,” Ekole said. The project aims to improve water quality in Harare by installing chlorinators and injectors at five reservoirs, including Kuwadzana, Marimba, Lochinvar, Kopje, and Kuwadzana Extension. These devices will help ensure that adequate levels of free residual chlorine are maintained in the water supply, thereby reducing the risk of waterborne diseases.