Greensource, a green sustainable and safe water source

Country

South Africa

Location

South Africa (North West Province)

Sector

• Water
• Water treatment
• Water supply

Project budget

€ 6,480,190 (FDW contribution = € 3,200,000)

Partners

• Ten Cate Nederland
• Saxion University
• MAPULA Community Development
• Pentair X-flow BV
• Royal Turf
• North West Provincial Government
• Wavin
• Landscape Solutions
• Water Research Commission

Project description

About 20 systems (GreenSource) for collecting water will be installed to provide 20 villages in rural areas for drinking water. Water will be collected in basins (with artificial grass on top) and be purified. Use of membrane techniques for purification and water will be collected in basis of geotextile. After installation local companies and institutes must have the skills to independently install and maintain more systems.