Togo Reviews Emergency Water Supply Projects in the North
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 11:22 
(Togo First) - Initial steps to shore up drinking water supplies in northern Togo are starting to show results, government officials said.
Nine high-yield boreholes have so far been connected to the national water network in the Kara and Savanes regions, improving distribution in several areas previously hit by shortages. Field teams report that additional boreholes currently under construction are delivering adequate flow rates.
Officials announced the progress during a ministerial visit to the northern regions from Jan. 7 to Jan. 10, led by Sévon-Tépé Adedzé, the minister of territorial development and urban planning. The mission reviewed emergency projects launched to ease pressure on water supplies and assess the effectiveness of government measures. Representatives from several ministries, the Togolese Water Company and the Water and Sanitation Heritage Company took part.
Authorities have also deployed temporary solutions. In some neighbourhoods, water is being supplied by tanker trucks, with the army assisting deliveries to strategic sites. Residents said these measures have improved supply in several areas.
Supply constraints persist, however. The Kozah dam, the main source of water for the city of Kara and surrounding areas, is at critically low levels. Water levels have fallen to 8 metres from 16 metres a year earlier, cutting daily production to around 3,000 cubic metres from 11,000. The shortfall affects Kara as well as nearby towns including Niamtougou, Pagouda and Pya.
In the Savanes region, inspections covered production and treatment facilities in Mango and Dapaong.
The government launched emergency measures late last year to reinforce borehole capacity and distribution in northern Togo. The plan includes connecting 50 boreholes with adequate output to the network and building new ones. The project is expected to be completed by the end of January.
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