Uganda Orders Major Crackdown on Water Waste

Uganda's water regulators have announced a strict new national campaign for efficiency. The move follows a major conference in Kampala. The country has set what officials call "ambitious" new targets. The goal is to strengthen all water and sanitation services nationwide. Specific details of the plan are expected soon. Regulators are pushing utilities to reduce lost water. This lost water, known as "non-revenue water," is due to leaks, theft, or poor metering. Fixing these losses is a top priority. The conference united key regional water bodies. These included Umbrella of Water and Sanitation Authorities, National Water and Sewerage Corporation, and the Ministry of Water and Environment. Their shared focus is improving service for Uganda's growing population. Better management of existing water systems is a central part of the new strategy.