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WaterWorX - Nairobi (Kenya)

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Sustainable access to drinking water and sanitation in Nairobi

Background

Due to rapid population growth, climate change, irrigation, groundwater abstraction and deforestation, the water supply Nairobi is facing major pressure. During droughts, the city cannot be constantly supplied with proper drinking water. NCWSC is facing challenges in service delivery in water and sanitation for population of Nairobi. World Waternet and NCWSC have entered into a Water Operator Partnership (WOP), in which World Waternet will help NCWSC combat these challenges.

This project is part of the WaterWorX programme.

Our impact

The project contributes to improved access to clean drinking water and sanitation for the inhabitants of Nairobi.

Activities

  • Expansion of drinking water connections (60.000-80.000).
  • Knowledge exchange and training (also for other Kenyan water authorities).
  • Optimization of processes (water treatment, water and energy conservation and water resource management).
  • Improvement of water quality and quantity.
  • Use of best practices through benchmark.

Source: World Waternet - WaterWorX

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