**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.  ## **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.  ⁛ **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**  **Modular & scalable** **infrastructure** for rapid deployment  **Proven performance** in urban and rural settings  **Reuse & Desalination** **solutions** tailored to arid climates  **Strong partnerships** with local governments & communities  **Digital monitoring** and **smart metering**  Integration of **circular economy principles** ## What makes our **water solutions** stand out  ### 🇲🇦 Morocco: A national model for resilience  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  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  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  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. [Learn more about our purpose](/en/node/2556)  > [**Discover our commitment to Multifaceted performance**](https://www.veolia.com/en/veolia-group/csr-multifaceted-performance) ### **Discover our activities** through an immersive navigation in a virtual landscape #iframe-field_media_veolia_iframe-14636 {/*frameborder*/ border-width:0;/*scrolling*/ overflow:auto;} Your browser does not support iframes, but you can visit [](https://activities.veolia.com/group/en/1)