Water and Sanitation Minister Abida Mia has announced that free water connection initiative is for domestic use
Mia told the news conference on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in the capital Lilongwe that commercial usage will be paying for connection.

The minister disclosed that the connection will be 15 to 20 millimeters in diameter and 24 meters from the service line saying individuals beyond measures will be paying some charges.

Mia further says the applicants will be required to show proof of ownership of the plot and issue a national identity card.

The minister indicated that free water connection will be connected to places within 24 meters from the main water pipeline.

She added that there are enough funds to connect about 6 thousand people.
Mia said free water connection commenced on April 1, 2022 with the budget of MK10 billion“`