Drinking Water Supply in rural areas

Drinking Water Supply: Vergnet Burkina launches a research programme on services in rural areas

Vergnet Burkina signed a significant research contract in the field of drinking water supply at the beginning of 2015 with the UN. Thanks to this brandnew project, a new form of public-private partnership made for drinking water supply for rural populations will be tested. This programme is part of UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Vergnet Hydro is particularly involved in goal n°6: Guarantee access to water and sanitation for all and ensure a sustainable management of resources.

Vergnet Burkina manages hydraulic equipment that provide water service to three rural communities in Burkina : Dassa, Kyon and Niankorodougou. Two drinking water supply system networks and an equipment stock of almost 250 manual pumps will be operated by Vergnet Hydro’s branch. On this special occasion, Vergnet Hydro will provide waterpoints with a revolutionary water pump equipped with sensors. This manual pump was developed by Vergnet Hydro together with a company expert in its field.

As compensation to a salary received by the operator, Vergnet Burkina will prove its capacity to offer a long lasting, serious and reliable service to populations.

The pilot programme will enter its operational phase in June 2016 and is expected to take two years to complete.