Access to Quality Drinking Water and More Efficient Water Usage
Due to the aridity of Egypt's climate, settlements are concentrated on the narrow Nile Valley and Delta, meaning that about 99% of the population uses only about 5.5% of the total land area. It is estimated that water needs will soon surpass the available resources due to population growth. Therefore, the management and reduction of water consumption for general and agricultural use is a major challenge for the country.
The “Water Programme Aswan: Access to Quality Drinking Water and More Efficient Water Usage”
contributed to universal and equitable access to quality drinking water and reduced the water usage in Aswan Governorate.
The projected outcomes included:
Improved quality of life and health for residents of informal quarters through better access to quality drinking water.
Reduced water usage by ensuring less water leakages and rationalised consumption, increasing water-use efficiency at household level.
Improved governance in Aswan through a more efficient and transparent public water service.
Increased levels of user participation in water issues.
Disciplines
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Water Resources Management
Companies
Dorsch Impact GmbH
Client
Aswan Water and Wastewater Company ACWW / Holding Company of Water and Wastewater HCWW, financed by SDC
Duration
From 2012 to 2016
Location
Aswan, Egypt
Project Activities
Dorsch Impact contributed to 3 out of 4 components.
Component 1: Drinking Water Supply for Informal Areas in Aswan
Stage 1 – Emergency Measures (Nassereya):
Construction of a 2km water pipeline connecting Gabal Takouk WTP.
Extension of the pumping station and two storage reservoirs.
Empowering women in decision-making.
Stage 2 – Main Measures (Nassereya):
Pump station extension, pipeline reinforcement, and new high-level storage.
Gender-sensitive consultation to prioritise rehabilitation needs.
Stage 3 – Other Investment Measures:
Workshops with stakeholders to allocate remaining funds.
Rehabilitation of WTPs, interventions in informal areas Khour Awada & Khattaria.
Component 2: Technical Assistance to Aswan Water Authorities
Strengthening Aswan Water Company for efficient operations.
Improving customer management via a subscriber survey (CSS).
GIS-based maintenance & repair management (DCMMS).
Web-based analysis & bulk metering pilot project.
Energy efficiency improvements & electrical safety.
Enhancing GIS, hydraulic modelling, financial management & tariff analysis.
Component 4: Public Awareness Campaign
Educating schools & communities on water conservation.
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:
