Be patient a little bit to get clean water, Kabarnet residents told

Mrs Toromo said the Sedimentation chambers had not been cleaned for over 20 years, hence the need to be cleaned thoroughly.

Sep 10, 2024 - 08:07
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Be patient a little bit to get clean water, Kabarnet residents told
Coloured KIRDAM water consumed by Kabarnet town residents now for close to three months

By Enock Kipturgut

 Baringo County Government has called on the residents of Kabarnet town and its environs, beneficiaries of Kirandich Water Dam(KIRDAM) to wait a little longer to receive clean water.

The Chief Officer for Water and Sanitation Milka Toromo, who mobilised over 200 youth in the desilting of Kirandich Water sedimentation chambers, said the exercise will take at least three days.

Over 200 youths assigned to desilt the dam

"This is after siltation in the sedimentation chambers that has resulted in the distribution of brown water to the users brought about by recent heavy rains pounding the area," added the Chief Officer. 

The Chief Officer further called on the users to be patient as the desilting and treatment works is restored.

Mrs Toromo said the Sedimentation chambers had not been cleaned for over 20 years, hence the need to be cleaned thoroughly.

County Water Chief Officer Milka Tomno said the exercise will take at least three days 

She warned persons carrying out illegal water connections that their days are numbered. 

"The company has continuously lost revenue due to such illegal connections. such revenue would have gone a long way to the purchase of water essential supplies like chlorine and pay staff," added the Chief Officer.

KIRDAM Managing Director Jactone Kimutai addressing the challenge. 

The Managing Director Kirandich Dam Water Company Jactone Kimutai also assured the water users that the exercise will be successful and that clean water will be distributed to them by Thursday.

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