As with many African countries, securing continuous, safe drinking water for remote communities poses several challenges for Governments and local municipalities. Available infrastructure, cost concerns for storage, distribution and treatment as well as quality issues, limited resources and environmental impact, all determine the success of a ruling parties dreams of providing core services. The same challenges were faced by NYEWASCO Water Works, of Nyeri county in Kenya when confronted with the need to provide clean water for its 759 000+ residents. Their solution? A SBS 886 000 litre tank.
As explained by Peter Kahotho, MD of NYEWASCO Water Company, in the video below, new technologies in water storage led NYWASCO to Robert Tunje, CEO of the SBS East Africa team. Water Storage has come a long way since concrete reservoirs were hailed as the all-in-one water storage solution. As concrete is prone to cracking and leakages, which are not easy to repair, an SBS Zincaluma-bolted tank provided a lightweight, quick-install solution to the Nyeri county water expansion programme. Municipal water will flow into the SBS tank for storage, before being piped down to the community living in the shadow of the mountain.
After spending three days laying the strong foundations, which included a ring beam mixed with a modified slab and a compacted sand top layer, the SBS East Africa installation team was able to begin work on the ST26/04 tank body. Robert reflects fondly on this seven-day project build, recalling the stunning landscape, frosty weather, and the beautiful community members they met throughout their time in Nyeri.
Future plans include expanding the water network and installing more storage facilities across the region to ensure optimal coverage. And by partnering with a SBS Tank, the 60 year+ lifespan, minimal degradation and low maintenance plan means Nyeri’s water woes are a thing of the past!
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SBS Tanks® is Africa’s leading manufacturer and supplier of modular steel panel water storage tanks fitted with an internal liquid storage liner. SBS Solutions East Africa Limited, our branch in Nairobi, services the East Africa region directly from Kenya. With ISO accreditation (ISO 45001 and ISO 9001) collaborating with a trusted supplier like SBS Tanks East Africa, can offer professional advice and a variety of premium tank alternatives to satisfy your various needs.
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