New search begins for Nairobi underground water reserves

The spillover section of the Sasumua Dam and Water Treatment Works in Nyandarua County

The spillover section of the Sasumua Dam and Water Treatment Works in Nyandarua County and managed by the Nairobi City Water and Sewage Company (NCWSC). 

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Kenya is set to map new underground water reserves in Nairobi amid pressure on existing supplies for millions of city residents and businesses.

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) and the Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation Ministry revealed upcoming comprehensive assessments and development of the Nairobi aquifer systems to supplement existing supplies.

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