The Turasha rises to the east of Mount Kipipiri.[1]
As of 1994 there was a plan for impounding the river for rural water supply, which could threaten Lake Naivasha.[2]
It is dammed at an elevation of about 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) to supply fresh water to the town of Nakuru.[1]
About 17,500 cubic metres (620,000 cu ft) of water are diverted to Nakuru daily.[3]
Of this, about two thirds goes to Nakuru Municipality and one third to Gilgil communities.[4]
Below the dam the river falls more or less rapidly until it joins the Malewa.
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