EWSA (Energy, Water and Sanitation Authority) has as mission to create conditions for the provision of sufficient, safe, reliable, efficient, cost-effective and environmentally appropriate energy, Water and Sanitation services to households and to all economic sectors on a sustainable basis. EWSA has a vision of contributing effectively to the growth of the national economy and thereby improve the standard of living for the entire nation in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner.


ENERGY POLICY AND STRATEGIES

Energy is an essential requirement for the economic development of Rwanda and for the provision of services to its population in schools, health facilities and administrative offices. It will drive the development of industries, businesses and it will power the communication infrastructure.

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WATER AND SANITATION  POLICY

Water supply and sanitation (WSS) affect broad areas of human life. The provision of adequate WSS services plays a crucial role in preventive health care and is more generally a pre-requisite and indicator for socioeconomic development.

Providing access to at least basic water supply and sanitation services is in the public interest and should be affordable for the entire population. While the primary responsibility for WSS services provision rests with local governments and the Utility,

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CONNECTING THE CUSTOMER

EWSA supplies electricity and water in accordance with different consumption patterns and categorization of Customers.   Customers are categorized as follows:  Premises (Residential and Public Services) Diplomatic Service and  Industries. Read more... CHANGE ADDRESSES  Customers need to inform the company in case of change of address. This is because customers who change address need a new contract since the recorded subscription number on their contract refers to the installation at their premises.  The customer will need to write a formal letter addressed to the Customer Service of their respective Branch requesting the transfer, the subscription number of the new premise they intend to occupy, their name and the intended date when consumption is expected to commence.

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EWSA PARTNERS

The delegation composed by Hon. Minister of State in charge of Energy and Water, DG EWSA, Deputy DG-WS and technicians of both institutions visited on the 06th May 2013 Kimisagara and Nzove WTPs to see for themselves challenges faced in treatment process resulting from high turbidity of raw water caused by heavy rains in the North and Western Parts of the country, which are the sources of water at EWSA raw water intake installations.
                  
Turbid Raw Water at Kimisagara Water Treatment Plant causing frequent stopping of the plant.

The rains pouring currently in the above mentioned areas have brought muddy waters from Yanze catchment to Kimisagara WTP, that the treatment plant can no longer easily treat, while at Nzove and Karenge, intake installations have been flooded causing high turbidity in the underground abstraction wells constructed along Nyabarongo river, since flooded brown water is sipping in intake wells.

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EWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT RETREAT

The retreat brought together EWSA Board of Directors, Senior Management, Officials from the Ministry of Infrastructure and other stakeholders. Among the participants the Hon. Minister of Infrastructure, Prof. Silas Lwakabamba and the Minister of States for Energy and Water, Emma Francoise Isumbingabo.

The Chairman of EWSA started his opening remarks thanking participations for their positive response to the invitation to the retreat aimed at establishing a clear vision for Energy, Water and Sanitation for the country, and innovative roadmap in partnership with stakeholders. He proceeded by requesting for self-introduction of participants to the retreat.

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300,00 Rwandans to get clean water this Year

Energy, Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA) have announced that more than 300,000 people will soon be provided with clean water countrywide. Some projects such as in Musanze and Rubavu districts are set to be inaugurated this week while other projects in Rutsiro, Gatsibo, Ngoma and Kirehe are in final stages of completion.

Some projects such as in Musanze and Rubavu districts are set to be inaugurated this week while other projects in Rutsiro, Gatsibo, Ngoma and Kirehe are in final stages of completion. 

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