About ATAWAS
WE SERVE WATER SECTOR AT THE BEST
Welcome to the Association of Tanzanian Water Suppliers (ATAWAS) The Association of Tanzanian Water Suppliers (ATAWAS) is a membership-based organization that operates in both Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar. It is officially registered under the Societies Ordinance of 1954 and its subsequent amendments. ATAWAS was formally established in October 2002, having obtained registration through the Register of Societies (Registration No. 11614) as a Society Organization. The primary role of the Association is to serve as a platform for water supply organizations in Tanzania, facilitating the exchange of experiences and best practices to improve their management performance in the water and sanitation sector. Membership in ATAWAS includes Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authorities (WSSAs), Community-Based Water Supply Organizations (CBWSOs), water and sanitation services vendors, manufacturers of water supply materials, water wells drillers, water engineering and plumbing works professionals, as well as those involved in research, training, and individual members with interests in the water sector. Our commitment is dedicated to advancing water and sanitation in Tanzania. Serving as a beacon for excellence, ATAWAS strives to elevate industry standards by fostering knowledge, skills, ethics, innovations, and research. Through collaboration, communication, advocacy, and professional development, we aim to create a robust platform that unites individuals working toward the common goal of enhancing water and sanitation practices in our communities. Join us on this collective journey as we work towards ensuring a sustainable and improved future for the water sector.