Wetskills-Tanzania 2026 – Blog 2 –
Today, we embarked on field trips around Arusha, Tanzania, exploring water sources, water purification, and water as an economic driver.
We were hosted by the Arusha Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority, where we had the opportunity to visit one of their water treatment plants that processes close to 100,000 m³ of water per day. The treatment process includes four phases: disinfection, flocculation, coalition, and sedimentation.
We then had the opportunity to visit the water source itself. Taking a short hike from the treatment plant to the source was a great experience. It was fascinating to see how the overflow water is distributed to downstream users, which are mainly agricultural communities. It was also interesting to learn that the entire water source is located within protected land, ensuring that it is safeguarded from contamination caused by anthropogenic activities.
The second and final site we visited was a stadium currently under construction to host the AFCON tournament in 2027. The stadium is in its final stages of completion. It was interesting to see how water can be a driver of economic development. Not only is water essential for the construction of the stadium itself, but it is also crucial for the development of the surrounding road infrastructure leading to the stadium.
