Water and Sanitation Solutions in Africa

Securing access to water and turning the continent's water challenges into opportunities through adaptation and local expertise
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By 2030, the world will face a 40% shortfall in freshwater resources, affecting 1.8 billion people—most of them in Africa and the Middle East.

In Sub-Saharan Africa alone, over 387 million people lacked access to basic drinking water services in 2020. In some regions, like Eastern and Southern Africa, millions still rely on time-consuming water collection from distant sources.

As Africa's population rapidly grows—set to reach 2.5 billion by 2050—the need for resilient, sustainable, and inclusive water management systems is more critical than ever.

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Our commitment

1.5 billion m3 of fresh water to be saved by 2027, across the globe.

 

Explore our solutions

In Africa, we deliver sustainable water solutions that respond to the continent's urgent needs. From providing clean drinking water to reusing treated wastewater, we work with both municipalities and industries to co-create resilient infrastructure. Our integrated water cycle solutions span the entire value chain: from sourcing, treatment, and distribution to reuse and digital monitoring.

 

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Drinking water production and distribution

Wastewater collection, treatment, and reuse

Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)

Sludge and biosolids management

Sustainable Desalination solutions

Environmental technologies 

Digital water management

Customer relationship services

Engineering, design, and consulting 

Our 
core services

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Modular & scalable
infrastructure
for rapid deployment 

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Proven performance
in urban and rural settings

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Reuse & Desalination
solutions
tailored to arid climates

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Strong partnerships
with local governments & communities

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Digital monitoring
and smart metering
 

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Integration of
circular economy principles

 

What makes our
water solutions
stand out

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🇲🇦 Morocco: A national model for resilience

Employee managing water sanitation in Morocco

We manage essential services in Rabat, Salé, Tangier, and Tétouan through Amendis and Redal. With 4000 employees, we have achieved 100% coverage, 82% water efficiency, and 93% electricity efficiency—supporting Morocco’s sustainable city vision.

We also applies advanced processes to reuse treated wastewater, reducing pressure on freshwater sources. From irrigating public parks in Rabat to supporting industrial reuse in Tangier, our solutions protect the environment and public health while preserving water resources. In 2022 alone, over 7 million m³ of water were saved, and more than 80% of green spaces were irrigated using reused water in several cities.

🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire: Securing access to drinking water and building capacity

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In La Mé, we produce potable water from surface water. With a daily capacity of 240,000 m³, the plant supports a rapidly growing metropolitan area.

In Bouaké, amidst an unprecedented water crisis, we’ve constructed a treatment plant with a capacity of 60,000 m³/day. It is fed by a floating intake on Lake Kossou, delivering vital relief to thousands of households. To prepare San Pedro for hosting the Africa Cup of Nations, we delivered a 18,000 m³/day potable water plant in under a year—an ambitious project that brings health, hope, and lasting access to water beyond the sporting event.

🇿🇦 South Africa: Industrial water reuse

Employee recycling wastewater in Durban, South Africa

In Durban, we recycle 47,000 m3 of wastewater per day to produce high-quality industrial water, saving freshwater for inhabitants.

🇳🇦 Namibia: Global pioneers in water reuse

Wastewater management in Windhoek, Namibia

In Windhoek, one of the driest capitals globally, we operate a unique facility that recycles wastewater into potable water for nearly 400,000 residents—covering more than a third of the city’s needs.

 

Field-Tested Solutions
Across Africa

 

Why work with us?

 

Delivering a Multifaceted Performance

At Veolia, we believe performance must be collective and shared. We strive for the right balance between economic, social, and environmental imperatives—and we do it hand-in-hand with our stakeholders: municipalities, industrial and agricultural actors, NGOs, citizens, and communities.

 

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