MWANZA, Nov. 21 -- RESIDENTS across the Lake Zone have been reassured that robust measures are firmly in place to prevent contaminated water from any mines flowing into public water sources.

Speaking to the Daily News on the sidelines of the ongoing Annual Dam Safety Meeting, the Water Quality Services Director in the Ministry of Water, Mr Mteki Chisute, said public safety is guaranteed through strict enforcement of the Water Resources Management Act (Cap. 331) and the Dam Safety Regulations.

Mr Chisute noted that compliance requirements apply to all types of dams, including tailing dams, hydropower dams and irrigation structures.

“Ensuring safety, compliance and environmental protection is not only our legal mandate but also a m...