Country Profile Regulation Country Dashboards Tariffs Tanzania is a country in East Africa, situated south of the Equator. It borders eight countries: Kenya to the northeast, Uganda to the north, Mozambique and Malawi to the south, Zambia to the southwest and Rwanda, Burundi, and DR Congo to the west. Administratively, the country is divided into 31 regions (Mkoa), with 26 regions located on the mainland and five in Zanzibar. Regions are further subdivided into districts (Wilaya) or local government authorities and depending on whether they are in urban or rural areas, are divided further. Country Overview Year Population 2021 61,498,438 Country Area (km2) 2021 947,300 GDP (billion USD) 2021 67.78 GDP per capita (USD) 2021 1,135 World Bank Income Group 2022 Lower middle Income World Bank Region 2022 Sub-Saharan Africa Source: World Bank Data Tanzania Water and Wastewater Sector Structure The water sector in Tanzania is composed of several types of water and wastewater service providers, known as Water Supply and Sanitation Authorities (WSSA): 26 Regional WSSA, 7 National Projects WSSA and 60 District and Township WSSA. These 93 utilities are regulated by the national water regulatory authority called The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA). The Water sector is therefore decentralized, and the service provision is the responsibility of local government authorities. The water sector is characterized by low access to water and wastewater networks at the national level, with higher levels of access in urban areas. According to EWURA Performance reports, service providers differ in terms of coverage, service hours and other performance indicators, and most of their tariffs are usually not able to cover operating costs. Wastewater service is limited to some urban areas. Rural areas are mostly served by community-based water supply organizations. Authority Level Role Ministry of Water (MoW) National Responsible for overall Water Sector Development Program (2006-2025) policy setting, implementation of rules, regulations and procedures in the water sector, and other tasks that lead to improved access to water and sanitation in the country. Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) National Responsible for the development and sustainable management of water supply and sanitation projects and water service delivery in rural areas. Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) National Regulates Water Supply and Sanitation Authorities (WSSA) that operate in urban areas, as well as districts and townships. Number of WSS Service Providers 93 Ownership Public Service Type Water Supply Geographic Scope Regional and Municipal The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) is an autonomous multi-sectoral regulatory authority that started operating in 2006. It is responsible for technical and economic regulation of the electricity, petroleum, natural gas, and water sectors in Tanzania, as mandated by EWURA Cap 414 legislation. The main functions of EWURA include issuing licenses, regulating rates and charges, making rules, monitoring the performance of the regulated sectors, and facilitating the resolution of complaints and disputes between service providers and consumers of regulated goods and services. Based on business plans submitted by WSSAs, EWURA prepares annual water utilities Performance Reports in two sets: one covers Regional and National projects WSSAs and the other District and Township WSSAs. The reports provide ranking among WSSAs based on key performance indicators and service level benchmarks. EWURA is governed by the Board of Directors which is the highest decision-making organ. The Chairman of the Board is appointed by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania. Mission To regulate energy and water utilities in a transparent, effective, and efficient manner that ensures their quality, availability, and affordability. Water and Wastewater Regulations Legislation and Policies Year Description Water Supply and Sanitation Act 2019 Provides for the establishment of water supply and sanitation authorities, community-based water supply organizations, and sustainable management of water supply and sanitation services, among other provisions. Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) Act, Cap 414 2001 Establishes Regulatory Authority in relation to energy and water utilities. Water Sector Development Program (2006-2025) 2006 A program whose objective is to alleviate poverty through improvements in the governance of water resources management and the sustainable delivery of water supply and sanitation services. Areas of Regulation Areas Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) Tariff Calculation Yes Tariff Approval Yes Licensing Water and/or Wastewater Service Providers Yes Business plans approvals Yes Performance indicators monitoring Yes Economic Data Collection Yes Technical Data Collection Yes Coming Soon Utilities Date Tariff Link Tanga Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Authority October 2019 Tariff Dodoma Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Authority July 2016 Tariff A more complete list of tariffs can be found at IBNET Tariff Database - Tanzania