Ministry striving to enhance dependable potable water supply

The Ministry of Land, Water and Environment stated that it is exerting efforts towards ensuring dependable potable water supply.

Asmara 28 March 2013: The Ministry of Land, Water and Environment stated that it is exerting efforts towards ensuring dependable potable water supply. This was disclosed by  Mr. MebrahtuIyassu, director general  of water resources department.In an interview with Erina, he explained that  the task is being given top priority as regards meeting the needs of urban  residents in particular.

Mr. Mebrahtu further indicated that with the additional growth of urban centers across the nation over the past 20 years, the challenge of living up to expectations has grown by over 70% involving substantial Government investment. In this connection, he emphasized the need to apply judicious utilization of available water resources nationwide.