The Kano State Government has intensified efforts to restore water supply to several communities as part of its ongoing campaign to revive moribund water treatment facilities across the state.

This was contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahiru M. Hashim, who said the renewed intervention was in line with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s commitment to restoring efficient water services across Kano.

According to the commissioner, he led an inspection visit to the Watari Water Treatment Plant alongside the Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, the Managing Director of the Kano State Water Board, and other key stakeholders to assess the progress of ongoing restoration works.

Hashim said the immediate objective was to accelerate the technical processes required to restore potable water supply to Dawanau, Miltara, Bachirawa, Rijiyar Lemo and Kurna communities.

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“Our immediate mission is to advance the necessary technical work to restore clean water flow to Dawanau, Miltara, Bachirawa, Rijiyar Lemo and Kurna,” he said.

The commissioner explained that although engineering teams were making steady progress, several operational challenges must be addressed before water could reach every household.

He identified the challenges as inadequate power supply to the facility, the need to overhaul high-lift pumps and other critical equipment, as well as the persistent problem of illegal connections along distribution lines, which he said significantly reduce water pressure.

“Reaching every household requires overcoming several key operational challenges, including addressing critical power deficits at the facility, overhauling high-lift pumps and other essential equipment, and curbing the persistent issue of illegal tapping along the distribution line,” Hashim stated.

The commissioner further disclosed that the state’s broader water restoration programme was gaining momentum, with the Joda and Guzu Guzu water treatment plants returning to operation after remaining inactive for more than six years.

He said the revived facilities are now supplying water to several communities, while the Wudil Water Treatment Plant, which previously operated at less than five per cent capacity, has recorded significant improvement following ongoing rehabilitation works.

Hashim added that restoration efforts are also continuing at the Challawa and Tamburawa water treatment plants as part of the government’s comprehensive strategy to improve access to potable water across Kano State.

“As the government remains resolute in its mission to end water scarcity, we urge residents to safeguard public infrastructure and report illegal water connections so that potable water can reach every neighbourhood,” he said.