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Governer Nathif Jama Adam pledges on Water & Irrigation Services.
Governer Nathif Jama Adam pledges on Water & Irrigation Services.
To enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the coordinated provision of affordable and accessible safe water in the county.
Garissa County has one permanent river (River Tana), 25 shallow wells, 65 boreholes, 177 water pans and one dam. The Garissa Water and Sewerage Company (GAWASCO) supplies treated water to the residents. Water from other sources is generally unsafe and as such it is treated at the household level by use of aqua tabs, water guard and other chlorine based purifiers supplied by the relevant government departments. Other areas of the county rely on shallow wells, boreholes and water pans.
The county is generally water scarce with acute water shortages experienced during the dry season. Various interventions have been undertaken to mitigate against these water shortages. These include water tinkering and the activation of the rapid response team charged with the responsibility of repairing boreholes during drought.
Source: garissa.go.ke
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