Water Conservation: Practical Tips for the Dry Season
As the dry season approaches across the Lake Zone, Zongii shares practical advice on water storage, efficient plumbing systems and the right products to reduce consumption.
Tanzania's dry season places significant pressure on water infrastructure, particularly in the Lake Zone regions around Mwanza. Efficient plumbing systems and adequate storage are not just conveniences — they are essential for households, businesses and farms.
Water Storage
Polyethylene tanks remain the most cost-effective solution for on-site water storage. Our range of UV-stabilised tanks — from 500-litre domestic units to 10,000-litre commercial tanks — are manufactured to resist degradation under direct sunlight and can be installed above or below ground.
Key considerations when selecting a storage tank: - Calculate your peak daily consumption and aim for at least 3 days of reserve capacity - Always use food-grade polyethylene tanks for drinking water storage - Elevate tanks where possible to create gravity-fed pressure and reduce pump dependency
Efficient Pump Selection
Submersible and surface pumps that are sized correctly for the application consume significantly less energy and suffer fewer breakdowns. Our engineering team can advise on pump selection based on your required flow rate, head pressure and pipe diameter.
Leak Prevention
A dripping tap or a slow pipe leak can waste thousands of litres per month. We stock a full range of replacement washers, isolation valves and pipe repair clamps for fast on-site fixes.
Hot Water Systems
Solar hot water systems reduce reliance on electric geysers — particularly important during dry periods when grid supply can be intermittent. Our solar thermal systems are sized for households from 2 to 20 people.
Contact our technical team to discuss the right solution for your property.