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Mandate:

The Mid-Western Umbrella of Water and Sanitation (UWS–MW) has the mandate to directly manage gazetted water supply systems to ensure their sustainability across the Mid-Western region.

Mission

To provide quality and affordable water and sanitation services with utmost customer satisfaction

Vision

To be the lead provider of safe and sustainable water and sanitation services in Uganda

Our core values

·      Accountability

·      Reliability

·      Timeliness

·      Teamwork

·      Self-Motivation

·      Responsiveness

Coverage

The Mid-western Umbrella of Water and Sanitation operates in 16 districts in mid-western region including; Hoima, Kikuube, kyenjojo, Kamwenge, Kitagwenda, Mubende, Kassanda, Kasese, Bundibugyo, Kibaale, Bunyangabu, Ntoroko, Kagadi, Kakumiro, Kyegegwa and Kabarole.

Buheesi scheme improvement project in Bunyangabu district

With support from WSUP Advisory, system improvements were made for Buheesi WSS to improve water quality and enhance service reliability. The key project milestones included:

·      Construction of a new intake

·      Laying of a 5km transmission main

·      Construction 3 break pressure tanks

·      Laying of 6.5Km distribution network

System improvements in Bukuya WSS IN Kassanda district

Through the combined support from WSUP and Midwestern Umbrella of Water and Sanitation a number of interventions were implemented in Bukuya WSS. Key milestones included;

·      The power extension including installation of a 50KVA transformer at the 22m³/hr production well

·      Expansion of 8.5km distribution network to 4 villages of Kamondo, Nsumba, Katunguru and Ndimulaba

·      Construction of 3 public tap stands to serve the unserved communities after the network expansion and intensification.

Construction of mini treatment plant - Pohe water supply system - Bunyangabu district

MWU with support from WSUP-Advisory under the Conrad N. Hilton Fund constructed a mini water treatment plant in order to improve water quality in this scheme. Key milestones of the project included;

•               Construction of sedimentation tank

•               Construction of horizontal gravel filter

•               Installation of chlorination unit

•               Chain link fencing

 System upgrade of Kyarusozi WSS

To improve service reliability and expand access to safe water, the Umbrella undertook major upgrades of Kyarusozi Water Supply System.

Key components of the upgrade include:

• Drilling and development of a 200 m³/day borehole to increase water production capacity.

• Extension of a three-phase power supply to the new borehole to ensure stable and efficient operation.

• Expansion of the main distribution network by 6.5 km to reach the villages of Katambale and Binunda, improving access to safe and clean water for more residents.

Construction of Ntara wss-Kitagwenda district

In collaboration with Kitagwenda district, Umbrella Midwest constructed Ntara-Kicwamba Wss in kitagwenda district. Key project milestones included;

·      Extension of 3 phase power to the production well

·      Construction of pumping station; pump house, guard house, eco san toilet, chan link fencing

·      Laying of 1 km transmission line

·      Laying of 10.7km distribution line

·      Construction of 10psps

Ongoing projects

·      Drilling and development of a new borehole in Rugombe WSS in Kyenjojo district

·      Construction of 150m³ reservoir tank in Bukuya WSS

·      Catchment protection of Butiiti gravity flow system in Kyenjojo district

·      Extension of 6km pipe network to Kabale trading centre - Kyarusozi WSS

·      Construction of new reservoir tank in Ntara WSS.