Water supply in the greater metropolitan area - Nzavoni
Nzavoni is located within Makueni County, a county in the former Eastern Province of Kenya. The main economic activity in this area is sisal farming. Most residents of the area work at the sisal plantation while others have small business and do manual tasks in order to earn their income. Currently, locals have no nearby access to water but rely on piped water which is located at specific water points.
Nzavoni Waterkiosk is delivering 20,000 liters of clean hygiene drinking water per. A 9.8kW of solar array is powering the entire system and its operation. The primary impact is the reduction in the risk of getting water related diseases which is the case with taking water directly from boreholes, wells and water pipes.
Key Facts
Technology transfer
Solar-PV powered reverse osmosis water treatment plant for the production of clean drinking water
Status
Commissioned February 2023
Country, region
Kenya, Makueni County
Impact achieved
Access to drinking water at affordable rate to the public
