In this book Lazarus Jambadu examines the challenges of maintaining and repairing water systems in the rapidly growing cities of Accra, Ghana, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The book highlights how sociotechnical arrangements, labor relations, and donor funding impact the resilience of urban water systems. Jambadu compares Accra’s centralized approach with Dar es Salaam’s decentralized strategies, emphasizing the need for policy reforms that foster collaboration between public and private sectors. This study offers valuable insights for academics, policymakers, and practitioners working towards sustainable urban water systems in Africa and other regions of the Global South.