Eldowas has scheduled a temporary halt in water supply from the Chebara Treatment Plant. This begins on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and continues until Friday, July 11, at 9:00 p.m. The purpose is essential routine maintenance to ensure long-term reliability. Dr. Lawrence Tanui, the Managing Director, highlights its importance.
- Maintenance Focus: Upgrading and repairing infrastructure.
- Duration: Approximately 48 hours.
- Timing: Scheduled to avoid peak usage.
Areas Affected by the Water Supply Interruption
This maintenance impacts several Eldoret neighborhoods. Prepare if you’re in these zones:
- Kimumu, University of Eldoret, and environs.
- Marakwet farm, Kapchumba, upper Maili-nne, and environs.
- Munyaka, Kapsoya, Action Estates, and environs.
- Rift Valley Bottlers, Bio-Corn, and the environment.
- Upper Elgon View, Eldoret Polytechnic, Annex, Langas, Racecourse, Kapsert, and environs.
- Chepkoinga, Marura, and environs.
- Kamukunji, Mwanza, Old Uganda Road, and environs.
- All customers along the Chebara-Eldoret Pipeline.
Water bowser services will also be unavailable. Other plants will support unaffected areas.
How to Prepare for the Disruption
Plan ahead with these tips:
- Store Water: Fill containers before Wednesday for essentials.
- Check Alternatives: Use nearby boreholes near Eldoret landmarks.
- Conserve Usage: Limit non-essential water use.
- Stay Updated: Follow Eldowas for updates.
Eldowas apologizes for inconvenience and values your understanding.
What Happens After the Interruption?
Supply resumes Friday evening, stabilizing over a few hours. Other plants will maintain service. This ensures a robust water system for Eldoret.
