Access to drinking water: Yaoundé 6 district benefits from a reinforced distribution network.

Cameroon Water Utilities Corporation (CAMWATER) commissioned the reinforced drinking water supply network in the Yaoundé 6 district on February 23, 2026. The operation was supervised by the Minister of Water and Energy, Gaston Eloundou Essomba.

This new infrastructure now injects an additional 10,000 m³ of water per day into the network, for the benefit of the Mendong, Simbock, Damase, Nsimeyong and Ebom districts, which are experiencing rapid population growth.

The visit began at Simbock, at the Carrefour Jouvence, where the technical teams presented the new facilities. Welcomed by the General Manager of CAMWATER, In the presence of Mr. Blaise Moussa and the municipal authorities, the member of the government followed the technical demonstrations.

On site, the engineers checked a number of parameters, including water pressure, the operation of the newly laid DN400 pipes and the network's technical meshing.

According to the technical managers, the aim of this work is to permanently stabilize pressure and secure supply in the south-western part of the capital.

A perceptible improvement for the local population

After years of pressure drops and prolonged rationing, people are now seeing a marked improvement.

«Water is flowing regularly. We used to be able to go days without a supply,» confided a resident of Nsimeyong.

This testimonial, along with others collected anonymously, reflects the immediate impact of the project on the quality of life of local residents. The more regular availability of drinking water means that residents can now go about their daily lives with greater peace of mind.

A strategic step in the modernization of the network

The reinforcement of the Etoug-Ebé network is part of the ongoing Yaoundé and surrounding area drinking water supply program (PAEPYS). This program aims to modernize and extend the capital's water infrastructures.

The aim is to gradually reduce rationing and keep pace with urban growth in Yaoundé, where demand for water is constantly increasing.

For the CAMWATER, This commissioning represents a strategic step towards securing the long-term supply of drinking water.

With these additional 10,000 m³ per day, Yaoundé 6 has taken an important step towards a more regular and reliable supply. It's an initiative that many localities still struggling to access drinking water would also like to benefit from.