“Free water connection is for domestic not commercial use”-Abida Mia

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-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

Lloyd M’bwana

I’m a Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resource (LUANAR)’s Environmental Science graduate (Malawi) and UK’s ICM Journalism and Media studies scholar. Also University of Malawi (UNIMA) Library Science Scholar. I have been The Malawi Country Manager and duty editor for the Maravi Post since 2019. My duty editor’s job is to ensure that the news is covered properly, that it is delivered on time, and that it is created to the standards set out in the editorial guidelines of the Maravi Post.