City of Harare restores water after three-day Warren Control Pump Station shutdown

The City of Harare says water distribution has been restored following the completion of urgent repair works at its two major water facilities.

Acting Town Clerk Advocate Warren Chiwawa on Monday morning, 24 August 2026, advised residents and stakeholders that works had been completed after a partial shutdown at Morton Jaffray Water Works and a total shutdown of Warren Control Pump Station between Friday morning and Sunday evening.

The shutdowns were to allow for urgent repair of leaks and reservoir cleaning at both facilities.

“The City of Harare wishes to advise residents and stakeholders that works have been completed following the partial shutdown at Morton Jaffray Water Works and a total shutdown of Warren Control Pump Station to allow for urgent repair of leaks and reservoir cleaning at both facilities,” Chiwawa said.

He said water distribution has been restored and residents can start receiving water from Monday morning, although full restoration will take time.

“Water distribution has been restored, and residents can start receiving water from this morning as full restoration will take time because the pipes were dry,” Chiwawa added.

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