Status:
Complete
Location:
Nekemte - Ethiopia
Region:
Africa
Total cost:
USD $959,402
Duration:
3 years 11 months
Start:
31 December 2017
End:
30 December 2021
Working Areas
Operation & Maintenance
Production Processes & Service Quality & Water Safety (Drinking Water)
Service in Low-Income Areas
Waste-water Collection & Treatment
Water Demand Management/Scarcity Planning
Other
Organizations Involved
Nekemte Towns Water Supply and Sewerage Service Entreprise — Lead Mentee
VEI Dutch Water Operators — Lead Mentor
DGIS - Directorate - General for International Cooperation Netherlands
Funder
The Global Water Operators’ Partnerships Alliance
Technical Assistance
SDGs
6.1Universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
6.3Improved water quality, reduced untreated wastewater and increased recycling & safe reuse
Project description

The WaterWorX project will address the problems related to water supply and sanitation within the Town Water Supply and Sewerage Enterprise/utilities of Ambo, Nekemte, Dukem, and Modjo through a partnership between their respective water utilities and VEI with a shared budget for all.