So the developer puts more money building a sewage treatment plant and roads. The mall’s sewer line will treat 400 cubic metres of waste water daily,” says Muthumbi. Just near the entrance of the mall is an above-the-ground concrete sewer line from Greatwall Apartments Phase Two, which is owned by Erdermann Property Ltd. According to Wanjiku, while sewer management is a must have for every development that generates sewage, it is a big challenge to property developers. She adds: “The waste water generated in Nairobi is roughly 400,000 cubic metres a day, only around 32,000 cubic metres a day and 112,000 cubic metres a day of waste water reach the two major treatment plants in Nairobi region; Kariobangi and Dandora waste water treatment plants respectively.

Source: Standard Digital February 22, 2018 12:11 UTC