Cooperation projects
Potable water supply for urban medical center
Kombissiri - Burkina Faso - 2021
Context
In 2021, in collaboration with the IAS association (Ingénieurs & Architectes Solidaires), PVsyst SA has provided both financial and technical support to implement a solar-powered water supply and sanitation project for the Urban Medical Centre (CMU) of Kombissiri, located in the Bazèga province of Burkina Faso.
Kombissiri is a town of approximately 25,000 inhabitants, situated 60km south of Ouagadougou, along the road to Ghana.
Google Maps localisationKombissiri is a town of approximately 25,000 inhabitants, situated 60km south of Ouagadougou, along the road to Ghana.
Implementation by IAS
- A hydraulic borehole was dug and tested positive
- A concrete water tower with a volume of 21m3 that is 6m above ground is built
In January 2022, the IAS team implemented the photovoltaic pumping system, PVsyst's manual and automatic measuring system, before building the distribution network and the water hydrant.
A standpipe also enables nearby residents to collect water.
The running cost of the water used is accounted for in the management of the Medical Centre.
A standpipe also enables nearby residents to collect water.
The running cost of the water used is accounted for in the management of the Medical Centre.
CMU entrance at Kombissiri (photo credit IAS)
Results
The income from sales to residents goes into a maintenance fund to ensure the sustainability of the water supply system:
- Replacement of taps and valves
- Replacement of the pump in the long run
Project achievements
Water tower 21 m3 (photo credit IAS)
PV installation powering the pump (photo credit IAS)
Pump monitoring system (photo credit IAS)