More Than Just Clean Water from Dar es Salaam
Channel: Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd
Date: 29/09/2023

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More Than Just Clean Water from Dar es Salaam


Tanzania, a country in East Africa, is the most populous country located in the south of the equator. This country boasts the highest mountain in Africa, the Kilimanjaro and it is one of the most visited tourist destination for safaris. Dar es Salaam, the largest city in the country, and neighbour of the Indian Ocean, has faced significant water challenges over the years due to various factors like rapid urbanisation, population growth among others. 

Despite having the world's longest fresh water lake, Tanzanians are in a situation with a lot of water woes. In its endeavour to improve the supply of potable water, the Tanzanian government decided to undertake two major initiatives covering over 10 towns in Tanzania’s mainland- Dar es Salaam. MEIL has undertaken two major segments of this project.  

The first segment will supply clean water in the towns of Kiomboi, Singida, Manyoni, Chamwino, Chemba and Mugumu. The second is in Kasulu, Mpanda, Sikonge, and Urambo towns. Wherever the source river does not flow, the project will draw borewell water, treat it and supply it to the citizens.

MEIL is responsible for the execution of water supply projects in Tanzania as part of the Lake Victoria Water Supply Project Extension. MEIL has created the required infrastructure, such as elevated reservoirs, ground reservoirs, water kiosks, and other facilities needed. Besides this, construction of a central water pipeline of an enormous length of 225 km is being done,which provides drinking water to the towns of Tanzania from Dar es Salaam. 

This initiative will provide drinking water to the communities in Tinde, Shelui, Tabora, Nzega and Igunga. As a result, women in these regions will no longer have to walk miles to carry drinking water to their homes. MEIL's water distribution centers will not only provide access to clean water but also serve as community hubs where residents can come together to share ideas and experiences, influencing their lifestyles and perspectives.


Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) is a major infrastructure company headquartered in Hyderabad, India. The company was established in 1989 as a small fabrication unit. In due course of time, the unit made a name for itself. We are fired by the zeal to equip the country with an engineering and infrastructure foundation that can hold up its pillars for generations to come.