𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) today hosted the Hon. Minister of Water Development and Sanitation, Eng. Collins Nzovu, MP, at the construction site of the State-of-the-Art Regional Water Quality Laboratory in Ibex Hill, Lusaka.

The visit provided an opportunity to appreciate progress made on this strategic national investment, which is expected to significantly strengthen Zambia’s capacity for water quality monitoring and analysis.

Situated in Ibex Hill, Lusaka, the modern two-storey facility is being developed as a central hub for advanced water quality testing and analysis.

Once completed and accredited to international standards, the laboratory will provide reliable and scientifically credible data to support water resources management across the country.

The facility will house specialised laboratories for wet chemistry, microbiology, and soil and sediment analysis, as well as modern sample preparation and storage systems.

This will enhance the country’s ability to monitor water quality, detect pollution risks early, and respond effectively to emerging environmental challenges.

Once operational, the laboratory will play a critical role in supporting climate-resilient agriculture, improving irrigation planning, strengthening early warning systems for water-related risks, and enhancing regulatory enforcement of water quality standards. It will also support sustainable water allocation for domestic use, agriculture, industry, and environmental protection.

This investment underscores Government’s commitment to building resilient, data-driven systems that safeguard water resources and support national development. UNDP Zambia