Iringa Urban Water Supply Phase II
The project supported Iringa Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Authority in reducing poverty by improving access to safe, equitable, and affordable drinking water while enhancing wastewater collection and discharge for 145,000 inhabitants by 2020. These improvements led to better public health, reducing deaths and illnesses caused by unsafe water, poor sanitation, and lack of hygiene.
Capacity-building efforts ensured sustainable and efficient operations in water and sanitation management. The project focused on implementing high-quality investment measures while adhering to strict timelines and budgets. It also aimed to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, ultimately enhancing cost recovery and long-term sustainability.
Disciplines
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Water Resources Management
Companies
Dorsch Impact GmbH
Client
Iringa Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (IRUWASA), financed by EU-9th EDF/ KfW Development Bank, WSDP
Duration
From 2006 to 2013
Location
Iringa, Tanzania
Project Activities
Extension and upgrade of Ndiuka water treatment plant (sand trap, dosing stations, flocculators, sludge drying beds, rapid sand filters, ancillary works, attendance quarters.
New raw water intake.
Upgrading of Kitwiru spring.
New pumping station with 2,500 m³ water balance tank.
Booster pump station with 2,900 m³ clear water balance tank.
Expansion of the supply network: 184 km of distribution lines, 5 water kiosks, and network zoning.
Sewerage system extension: 4 km of lateral sewers and 310 house connections.
WWTP refurbishment and expansion: from 17,000 to 60,000 PE, increasing wet weather flow from 1,772 to 6,255 m³/d.
New structures: Screens, Parshall flume, 4 wetlands (4,000 m² total).
Anaerobic pond deepening: 2.5 to 4.5 meters; maturation ponds increased from 1 to 3.
New office building, equipment supply, and capacity building.
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to making a positive impact and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This project contributes to the following SDGs:
