{"id":1251388,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1251388/?format=json","text_counter":231,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Wamatinga","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13582,"legal_name":"Wahome Wamatinga","slug":"wahome-wamatinga"},"content":"NOTING THAT there is a growth in the number of buildings coming up to accommodate the rapidly growing population thereby posing a challenge to water management; APPRECIATING THAT the incorporation of water management systems in building plans include a variety of techniques and technologies such as rainwater harvesting, waste water recycling, low-flow plumbing, and sensor systems that detect leaks and deactivate water flow, when necessary, thereby optimising the use of water by eliminating water overexploitation, waste water management, and pollution; NOW THEREFORE, the Senate urges the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development in coordination with the Council of Governors and the National Environment Management Authority to: i) incorporate into the building code and standards a requirement for intelligent water management systems in all building plans; and, ii) undertake a systematic nationwide renovation of government- owned buildings to incorporate water management systems."}