Cameroon faces major drinking water shortages despite boosted production

Cameroon faces major drinking water shortages despite boosted production

In Cameroon, national drinking water production is estimated at 1.17 million cubic meters per day, according to Camwater, through its 103 stations spread across the country. Despite this volume, the drinking water deficit remains very significant in major cities. In Yaounde, demand exceeds 300,000 cubic meters per day, while supply is capped at 215,000 cubic meters . As a result, for thousands of households, obtaining drinking water is a real st…