In the recent past, poor hygiene has led to cholera that has left hundreds dead.
County Health Executive Hitan Majevda said his department was in talks with water companies and the Kenya Revenue Authority to come up with specially packaged water to be made available in slums.
ALSO READ: Low-cost water for Nairobi slum residents to curb cholera “Water companies such as Quencher have already shown interest in the venture and I am trying to convince them to reduce their price to below Sh10 for the slum dwellers,” said Mr Majevda.
According to the health boss, the idea is to reduce the price of a 20-litre water bottle to less than Sh10 to make it affordable for the residents.
It will also only be available in the slums and nowhere else,” he said.
Areas targeted in the initiative include Mukuru kwa Reuben, Huruma, Mathare, Kayole, Kibera, Korogocho and Dandora.
ALSO READ: Two-hour internet disconnection over debt costs City Hall Sh6 million However, the health boss revealed that funding the initiative was a challenge because the county government was cash-strapped at the moment.
Last year, 92 police officers were admitted in city hospitals after they contracted cholera from contaminated food.
And 30 health professionals attending a conference in a high-end hotel were rushed to hospital with cholera symptoms.
According to the World Health Organisation, between 21,000 and 143,000 deaths from cholera are recorded worldwide.

Galveston officials on Thursday night reported receiving an "unprecedented amount of water leaks due to frozen pipes" in the wake of temperatures that hovered in the 20s on Tuesday and Wednesday.
"The City’s utility billing office has received over 3,000 phone calls over the last day and a half and expect the number to continue to rise," officials said in a news release.
"This is quickly becoming a water emergency, and we hope that residents will heed the message and help us to conserve the water we do have in reserves," City Manager Brian Maxwell said in a written statement.
Anderson said the city’s public works department completed the required sample testing on the water late Wednesday night.
Pearland officials discovered a malfunction at its water production facility at 3100 Kirby around 6 p.m. Wednesday: The water pressure had fallen below what’s required by state and federal law.
Treatment plants fail During the investigation, Anderson said, officials discovered that the root of the malfunction originated at Pearland’s other water treatment facility, on FM 521.
Anderson said it was unclear exactly how long the water pressure was lower than state and federal requirements and that this was part of the investigation – as well as why the FM 521 treatment facility’s fail-safe alarm failed.
In the meantime, Pearland businesses and residents struggled with the inconvenience of not having clean running water.
Boiling necessary Crystal Charles, an assistant manager at Josephine’s Day Spa and Salon, said that some of their clients were doused with water from a spray bottle, in lieu of clean tap water.
"Right now I’m about to boil water and try to wash some dishes – probably will take dishwashing three times as long," Davis said.

Lee Molock and Kelly Morgan are visiting the city from Sarasota, Florida.
"It was kind of hard, there was no shower.
The NOPSI Hotel in the CBD is also having problems.
"Showers are, you know the pressure’s not there," LeMarie said.
Amato added the water pressure is too low to run the dishwasher at Mother’s, so customers are using plastic plates and utensils.
There was a run on bottled water at area grocery stores because of the boil order.
"People are taking it off the cart, like while, I’m putting it up," Paulson said.
"I didn’t have to put up most of these (bottles)."
"I’ve got a job going on in Lakeshore, so I’m going to bring some water to the guys," grocery customer Toni Wendell said.
People are not only drinking bottled water, they are also using it to brush their teeth and cook and some folks we spoke with are actually bathing with bottled water.

Port Arthur ISD cancels class Friday due to weather-related water issues
UPDATE: The Port Arthur Independent School District is canceling classes Friday because of the city’s water issues.
District spokesperson Kristyn Cathey released the following statement Thursday evening: After assessing the water levels at each school, we have determined that we do not have enough assurance that the schools would be able to function.
Therefore, we will close school tomorrow and work with the City to get the District back on track.
The Maintenance Department will work in an effort to ensure the District is clean and safe for the students and staff to return.
PREVIOUS: The Port Arthur school district did not cancel classes but allowed parents to pick up students early as the city in under a boil water notice.
"We have had had five days home, so it is time to get back to school," Dr. Porterie said.
Dr. Porterie and his staff made sure schools were well–stocked to deal with low water pressure, supplying 10 cases of bottled water and hand sanitizer to the district’s 13 campuses.
"If I have to say, I have no problem with that," said Jacob Anderson, a sophomore student.
The Port Neches-Groves ISD superintendent also allowed parents to pick up students early.

In the recent past, poor hygiene has led to cholera that has left hundreds dead.
County Health Executive Hitan Majevda said his department was in talks with water companies and the Kenya Revenue Authority to come up with specially packaged water to be made available in slums.
ALSO READ: Queries over rig amid water shortage in Kisumu “Water companies such as Quencher have already shown interest in the venture and I am trying to convince them to reduce their price to below Sh10 for the slum dwellers,” said Mr Majevda.
He explained that slum residents found it hard to spend Sh40 or more on clean bottled water when there were other pressing needs such as food and housing.
Currently, a 20-litre jerrican of water costs Sh20, but in light of the current water shortage, costs could go as high as Sh40.
It will also only be available in the slums and nowhere else,” he said.
Areas targeted in the initiative include Mukuru kwa Reuben, Huruma, Mathare, Kayole, Kibera, Korogocho and Dandora.
Last year, 92 police officers were admitted in city hospitals after they contracted cholera from contaminated food.
And 30 health professionals attending a conference in a high-end hotel were rushed to hospital with cholera symptoms.
According to the World Health Organisation, between 21,000 and 143,000 deaths from cholera are recorded worldwide.

Not only are residents in the Mountaintop region running low on water, but the water they do have is under a boil water notice.
Residents have expressed concerns about their water — with it ranging from milky white to green in color, and sometimes having sediment in it.
Several organizations are making donations of bottled water to help those in Burnside Township, Snow Shoe borough and Snow Shoe Township, who are served by Mountaintop Regional Water Authority.
Clarence Moose Lodge 1565 ordered 504 cases to donate — no pickup date has been set yet.
State Rep. Mike Hanna, D-Lock Haven, announced Wednesday that he worked with Nestle Waters, which is donating 1,600 cases.
“This is a water crisis and a serious health hazard,” Hanna said in a press release.
“Residents cannot bathe, brush their teeth or safely cook meals under these conditions.
I implore the Mountaintop Regional Water Authority to take every step possible to rectify this situation.” Mountaintop water authority customers can pick up bottled water starting at 10 a.m. Friday at the Snow Shoe EMS building, 492 W. Sycamore Road in Snow Shoe.
They can also call Hanna’s Milesburg office at 353-8780, staffer Tammy Ammerman at 206-6433, staffer Luanna Dudish at 571-3446 or email RepMikeHanna@pahouse.net to request water be reserved for them.
That can be picked up at Hanna’s office.

A boil water notice has been issued for neighborhoods in Pearland west of SH 288.
Pearland officials said a major equipment failure at the Kirby Water Production facility, the City of Pearland public water system, now requires those residents to boil their water prior to consumption.
The City of Pearland provided a map of the impacted areas: Due to a major equipment failure at the Kirby Water Production facility, the City of Pearland public water system is issuing a notice to customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.)
(1 of 2) — City of Pearland (@COPearland) January 18, 2018 In an e-mailed statement, the City of Pearland said: “Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the City of Pearland water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the City of Pearland water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.​” In a tweet, Pearland officials said, “At the earliest, we will rescind the notice Friday morning following some required testing.” At the earliest, we will rescind the notice Friday morning following some required testing.
https://t.co/PkPIda5naS — City of Pearland (@COPearland) January 18, 2018

The Sewerage & Water Board has issued a precautionary boil-water advisory for residents living east of the Industrial Canal due to a pressure drop at a New Orleans East drainage pump station, according to a news release sent Wednesday evening (Jan. 17).
The advisory applies to residents in New Orleans East, including Venetian Isles, Lake Catherine and Irish Bayou, the utility said.
10 in New Orleans East "saw pressure drop below the threshold of 15 psi at 4:33 p.m." that lasted for 15 minutes.
The city’s NOLA Ready system provided the following guidance for a boil water advisory: Don’t consume tap water Use bottled or boiled water to drink, cook, brush teeth, and mix baby formula.
Make new ice with bottled or boiled water.
To be safe, give your pets bottled or boiled water.
Use hand sanitizer after washing hands.
Take care cleaning Wash countertops and tables with boiled water.
Wash dishes by hand as usual.
Let the water boil for at least 1 minute.

NORFOLK, Va. – Officials in Norfolk are trying to help residents of the Young Terrace apartments who lost water on Wednesday.
The Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority in a Facebook post said they are working to fix a valve issue that has not allowed water to flow in the building.
“Crews continue to work onsite.
Damage to the valve are more extensive then initially anticipated.
We hope to have full restoration of water by the end of the day today.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding to get this issue resolved,” said NRHA.
Norfolk has set up an area where residents of the Young Terrace can wash, take showers and use the bathroom.
The Huntersville Multie-Purpose Center on 830 Goff Street is the location, and also the Young Terrace Recreation Center also has water running, but will close at 4:30 p.m. To use the showers and bathrooms at The Huntersville Multi-Purpose Center, schedule a time by calling (757) 624-8609.
Transportation is also available for residents of Young Terrace if needed.
Cases of bottled water are available for residents, one per household, and can be picked up at the property management office, according to NRHA.

The Sewerage & Water Board issued a precautionary boil water advisory for New Orleans East, excluding the Lower 9th Ward, due to a drop in water pressure.
See swbno.org for more information.
Wash fruits and vegetables with bottled or boiled water.
Make new ice with bottled or boiled water.
To be safe, give your pets bottled or boiled water.
Be careful bathing If you’re a healthy adult, you can bathe or shower with tap water.
Give babies and young children a sponge bath or use boiled water to bathe.
Use hand sanitizer after washing hands.
Take care cleaning Wash countertops and tables with boiled water.
Wash dishes by hand as usual.