GRUNDFOS CEO WATER MANDATE 2015 GRUNDFOS CEO WATER MANDATE 2015 Grundfos and Kenyan water utility bring affordable water to Nairobi slums Grundfos and a local water utility in Nairobi have proven that a joint effort can make clean drinking water more accessible and affordable to the city’s residents. One of Nairobi’s greatest challenges is providing its residents with clean water. The African metropolis is projected to grow by 2 million people over the next 10 years. This puts massive pressure on the existing water networks. The local water utility, Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company, has joined forces with Grundfos to address this critical challenge. Public-private partnerships shape positive water future It is the first time that such a collaboration has taken place between a public institution and Grundfos in Africa. The project involves Grundfos’ Lifelink solutions, including the newly developed AQtap, which is a fully automated water dispenser. By using the AQtap solution, the credit distribution is a closed system that eliminates commercial loses and provides transparent water rates for the people of Nairobi. It also gives residents in the poorest parts of the city access to affordable water solutions. Lifelink solutions have been installed at four sites so far, bringing water to those who need it most. Philip Gichuki, Managing Director of Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, is happy about the partnership and explains that the solution provided by Grundfos enables them to minimise water waste, and reach more people for the same amount of water as before. Future perspective By building partnerships between public and private companies and drawing on each other’s expertise and resources, much can be achieved. David Githendu, Deputy General Manager of Grundfos Kenya, says:“It has given us a unique opportunity to get to know the needs of a large water utility from the inside. At the same time, it brings us close to a potential business partner who is aiming to grow capabilities in scale and technology over the coming years. In Nairobi, there are 4,000 water kiosks, which could be equipped with the AQtap, so we’re following the development closely.” This demonstrates the potential to provide many more people with access to water. Smart water management The AQtap is an intelligent water solution tailored for use in developing countries. It is a system based on innovative technology and mobile connectivity, which enables people to tap water from a water kiosk whenever they need it using a WaterCard.
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