The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has announced that there will be an interruption in water supply in some areas of Kampala and its surrounding regions due to a planned shutdown at Katosi Water Works. According to there press release on 24th, the shutdown is scheduled to take place from 7am on Tuesday 25th April, 2023 to Wednesday 26th April, 2023.
According to the NWSC, the 24-hour shutdown is necessary to allow project contractors and NWSC engineers to undertake general maintenance of water treatment units, electro-mechanical systems, and inspection of underwater systems. This will ensure that the water supply systems are functioning optimally, and that customers receive clean and safe water they said.
The areas that will be affected by the shutdown include Mukono, Mbalala, Seeta, Sonde, Naguru, Bukoto, Ntinda, Naalya, Kisaasi, Namuwongo, Kiira, Kyaliwajjala, parts of Butabika, Namanve, parts of Kasangati, Najjera, Gayaza, Kasangati, Matugga, Kabaga, Jjokolera, and their surrounding areas.
Customers in the affected areas have been advised to store water and use it sparingly during the shutdown period as it may take time for the system to stabilize after a total plant shutdown. NWSC has apologized for any inconvenience that may be caused by the water supply interruption and has assured customers that the corporation will do its best to restore normal water supply as soon as possible.
