The Environment Investment Fund (EIF) has updated that it has completed the rolling out of water softening and treatment technologies for borehole sites in several regions across the country.
The programme, which was a partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Water was meant to improve access to safe and potable water for rural communities.
According to the EIF, a total of seventeen (17) borehole sites were covered under the project and implemented in two phases.
Phase One addressed thirteen sites across the Karas, Kunene, Ohangwena, Kavango East, Kavango West, and Zambezi regions.
Phase Two focused on four additional sites in the Oshikoto Region, which have been severely affected by prolonged water quality challenges.
The EIF explained that the planning and design process ensured that each site was equipped with technically appropriate and sustainable water softening and treatment solutions, including solarised pumping infrastructure to reduce operational costs and enhance long-term reliability.
Beyond infrastructure development, the project has also emphasised local capacity building.
The EIF indicated that 69 water point committee members and regional officials were trained in the operation and maintenance of reverse osmosis systems.
In addition, the project created 127 temporary jobs during the construction phase, contributing to improved local livelihoods.
