Industrial Wastewater Management in Tanzania: Stakeholder Interviews

Industrialization is one of the key strategic objectives within the Tanzanian National Development Plan. With production expanding, the treatment of increasing amounts of wastewater poses a major challenge. Untreated discharge not only has a negative effect on the ecosystem and the health of communities using the water, but also on foreign investment. Industries increasingly adhere to strict compliance on international environmental standards. A significant challenge these industries face is the complexity of the process to obtain official permits for the disposal of wastewater. The video includes testimonies from the regulators, explaining their roles and responsibilities in managing industrial wastewater. The confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI) on behalf of the private sector highlights the persisting challenge to environmental compliance by industries and why it is important to have a coordinated approach in managing industrial wastewater. This video was produced by GIZ NatuReS in collaboration with the Tanzania Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA), Dar es Salaam Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (DAWASA), National Environmental Management Council (NEMC), The confederation of Tanzanian Industries (CTI) and Wami Ruvu Basin Water Board (WRBWB).