By Suleman Chitera
Blantyre Water Board (BWB) Chief Executive Officer, Yeremiah Chihana, on Friday visited Mapeto DWSM Limited to investigate a significant drop in the company’s water consumption, which has reportedly fallen from 25 million litres to just 500,000 litres per month.
Chihana’s visit followed concerns over the drastic reduction in water usage by the company, one of the board’s major consumers.Mbilizi Orders BWB to Halt Water Tariff Hike, Demands Efficiency Reforms
During the visit, Mapeto DWSM Operations Manager, Yazeen Ramzan, explained that the company has diversified its water sources by utilizing boreholes and implementing a water recycling system. He took Chihana and other BWB officials on a tour of some of the company’s seven boreholes and its water recycling plant.
According to Ramzan, the alternative water sources and recycling initiatives have significantly reduced the company’s dependence on water supplied by Blantyre Water Board.
Following the inspection, Chihana directed the company to install meters on all its boreholes to enable proper monitoring of the amount of water being extracted and used.Free Water in Blantyre: BWB Rolls Out 3-Month Cholera Prevention Program at 870 Kiosks
Ramzan assured the BWB delegation that the company would comply with the directive and work closely with the board to ensure transparency in water usage.
The development highlights the growing adoption of alternative water supply solutions by industries amid increasing demand for sustainable water management practices.Chihana Hits the Ground Running at Blantyre Water Board, Engages Chirimba Residents Over Water Crisis