By Ben Ssebuguzi
Kampala: Dr. Silver Mugisha, the MD of NWSC says that they are working on innovative systems to evacuate water from Katosi and subsequently address the water supply challenges in the city, work with NFA and NEMA to protect the environment, sensitize customers against pollution and urged customers to pay bills on time which helps the institution meet the water production inputs i.e power, chemicals, pipes, fittings etc.
According to the corporation’s Deputy Managing Director-Technical Services, Eng. Johnson Amayo, NWSC has extended its footprint from 23 towns 7 years ago to the current over 258 towns of operation.
NWSC extends over 25000kms of Water mains across the country per year, connects over 58,000 customers/yr, installs over 3000 public points/yr among many others.
NWSC is also implementing water supply stabilization projects in Arua, Gulu, Bushenyi, Kapenguria, Fort Portal, Kalungu, Sembabule, Kapeeka, Lyantonde, Parombo among many other areas.
Ben Ssebuguzi is Public awareness expert and a fellow with Public opinions international.