Implementation of a compact water treatment plant for surface water treatment

Despite its many water sources including the mighty and great Nile River, Sudan also facing water scarcity. Water treatment in general becomes a hot issue during the last decades as it relates directly to the health of people. In the same context WHO announces that, more than 85% of human diseases are due to polluted water. To get clean water is one of human rights as announced by many international organizations concerned with human welfare and social reform. Unfortunately, many rural areas in Sudan lack for a proper water treatment plants (WTPs) and purification systems, leading to numerous health risks and diseases. Provision of safe drinking water supplies according to the international standards and sanitation for all population is of a high priority. The main objective of this project is to implement an appropriate drinking water treatment (purification) plant tailored to the specific needs and constraints of communities. With valuable expected outcomes such as; improving the access to clean and safe drinking water for all communities, reduction in water pollution, waterborne diseases and associated health risks and improve the living environment of people.

Location: Um-Maymoon village, Kassala state.

 

Population served by the project:

Um-Maymoon village is located 60 Km Northwest of New Halfa city, Kassala State. The only available source of drinking water for all people in this village is a polluted pond connected to a canal. People and animals share this water, increasing the risk of contamination. There are about 700 families, with a total population of 4,000, benefiting from this project.

The available rinking water source in AlMaymona Village, Kassala State

 

Our proposal involves the implementation of a compact water treatment plant to provide clean drinking water in accordance with international standards. The plant will be built near the main canal, with treated water pumped through an existing 1,000-meter pipeline to a water reservoir in the village. From there, the water will be pumped to an existing elevated tank and distributed to designated points for public use. Since electricity is unavailable, the plant will operate using solar energy.

 

General layout for the proposed a compact drinking water treatment plant

 

Time line:

The total time to complete the project is three months. The timeline will include all project phases, from the initial assessment, construction, commissioning, training and handover.

 

Total cost:

The total cost: $44,150

The cost includes; system design, fabrication, supply of materials, erection at site, commissioning, startup, training of the operator and handover.