Water experts across Tanzania have received specialized training to monitor and protect water quality in small reservoirs, part of a national effort to ensure safe and sustainable water supplies for livestock, irrigation, and domestic use.

The Ministry of Water launched a training program to build technical capacity among professionals, addressing challenges like climate change, pollution, and sedimentation affecting rural water sources.

The initiative, held in Dodoma, involves international experts like Professor Kenneth Irvine from the IHE Delft Institute, aligning with the updated National Water Policy 2025.

Small dams and reservoirs are critical for agriculture and communities but face threats from agricultural runoff, livestock waste, and erratic rainfall.The training focuses on water quality assessment, infrastructure design, and community-based management to improve long-term sustainability.

The program supports the government's goal of providing formal water infrastructure to all villages by 2030, emphasizing local capacity building to tackle water security challenges in rural areas.