Water Supply Services

NAWEC abstracts water primarily from underground aquifers through a network of boreholes and production wells.

• Borehole Systems — Deep and shallow boreholes tapping into The Gambia's underground water resources
• Production Wells — High-yield wells in the Greater Banjul Area and provincial centres
• Surface Water — Potential for future surface water abstraction from the River Gambia

Water quality and safety are paramount. NAWEC operates treatment facilities and conducts regular testing to ensure compliance with standards.

• Treatment Plants — Chlorination and filtration facilities ensuring safe drinking water
• Water Quality Labs — Regular testing for bacteriological and chemical parameters
• WHO Standards — Compliance with World Health Organisation drinking water guidelines
• Continuous Monitoring — Systematic quality checks from source to customer tap

An extensive pipeline network delivers treated water from production and storage facilities to customers across served areas.

• Transmission Mains — Large-diameter pipelines connecting treatment to distribution
• Storage Reservoirs — Elevated and ground-level tanks ensuring consistent pressure and supply
• Distribution Mains — Network of pipes delivering water to individual connections
• Network Expansion — Ongoing extension of pipelines to new developments and underserved areas