Project Briefs –
Ethiopia

Remote Areas of Drought-Afflicted Ethiopia
In partnership with AWASSA Water is Life, an NGO operating in Ethiopia, two Mobile MaxPure® units were commissioned to be installed in remote, drought-ridden areas of the country to provide relief to the residents of those areas.  By providing a means of pumping and purifying water the residents no longer had to undergo long journeys in an attempt to find clean water for consumption. 

With a limited budget, Water is Life wanted to ensure that their selection would provide potable water to a large group of people at a good return on investment. Additionally, they needed a technological solution that was rugged and easy to use.  The MMP provided all of that and more! MMP can provide potable water from polluted freshwater sources for less than one penny per gallon in the first year, with costs decreasing even further in the following year after capital expenditures have been accounted for. The units are specifically designed to operate in harsh environments and are self-contained systems that are easy to operate and maintain.

WorldWater & Solar Technologies staff worked closely with Water is Life to order and supply accessories for the MMP that are most fitting for the needs of Ethiopia’s residents, to provide guidance on site selection and testing of potential wells at various sites, to coordinate shipping of the units and to provide installation/maintenance training to people at the sites. 

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