Ghana Water Initiative (GWI), one of the
initiatives under SafeWater, a strategic business
unit within Grundfos, has announced the launch of SUREWATER mineral
water. This is a new packaged water aimed at increasing water security by
providing affordable water to all and contributing to a more sustainable
environment by reducing the use of sachet water in Ghana.
SUREWATER will provide access to clean water as
a refill service to 4,000 residents in Otoase, and 150,000 residents in Nsawam
as well as citizens from other parts of Accra. This is part of the larger GWI
project which aims to develop commercially viable solutions to provide water
services to underserved communities in Ghana and reach one million people with
drinking water by 2026.
SUREWATER is packaged in large 18.9
litre containers that are designed for multiple uses and can be refilled as
needed. The use of dispenser bottled water can significantly reduce the amount
of plastic waste generated from single-use plastic containers, helping to
protect the environment and its ecosystems, while providing clean drinking
water for communities previously without access. SUREWATER costs GHS60 for the
first-time purchase, to buy the bottle and the water, and GHS12 for subsequent
refills, paying for the water only.
The water is produced from a centralised,
supervised facility in Otoase that can produce 400 bottles per day. This
facility also provides clean water to the citizens of Otoase through smart
water ATMs and home connections. The bottled water is sourced from the ground
and goes through a robust treatment process that includes reverse osmosis to
ensure that only the best quality water reaches the consumer.
Xorlali
Yao-Kuma Kpodo, GWI’s Engagement Manager commented: "We are committed to improving people's quality of life through access
to clean water, which we believe is a fundamental right. We are confident that
SUREWATER will make a positive difference in Ghana, and we are eager to
continue our efforts to create innovative solutions that tackle the world's
water and climate challenges."
Grundfos established the GWI under the Grundfos
SafeWater unit to design and test new approaches to water service delivery in
rural communities in Ghana. As a true SDG-focused (UN Sustainable Development
Goal) company focusing on both clean water and sanitation (SDG6) and taking
action to combat climate change (SDG13), the GWI is invested in developing
commercially viable solutions to provide water services to underserved
communities. Since 2018, the GWI has established two pilot schemes. The first,
launched in partnership with the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA)
at Abomosu in 2020, provides about 8,000 people with
access to clean and sustainable water through smart water ATMs and household connections. The second, launched in Otoase
in 2022, includes a water bottling plant to provide SUREWATER mineral water,
making clean drinking water affordable and accessible both in Otoase and
beyond.
Anise Sacranie, Grundfos Water Access Director:
"This project is just one of
Grundfos' many water initiatives in Africa. We recognise the pressing need for
sustainable water solutions in Africa, and with the launch of SUREWATER we are
aiming to make our water projects commercially viable, having a positive impact
in the region both for the environment and by making clean drinking water more
accessible."
Grundfos SafeWater:
SafeWater is a strategic business unit in
Grundfos (a global water technology company committed to pioneering solutions
to the world's water and climate challenges and improving the quality of life
for people). SafeWater creates lasting impact by transforming underserved
communities through commercially viable and sustainable smart water
solutions.
SafeWater is working towards Grundfos' ambition
of reaching 300 million people in 2030 with access to drinking water. It
collaborates closely with some of the world's leading humanitarian and
development aid organisations, and partners with local distributors, service
partners, industries, energy service providers, private water service
providers, banks and financing institutions, investors and governments.
SafeWater predominately operates in East and West Africa, Southeast Asia and
the Middle East – and often in remote locations.
Grundfos
Grundfos pioneers solutions to the world's water and climate
challenges and improves the quality of life for people. As a leading global pump
and water solutions company, we promise to respect, protect and advance the
flow of water by providing energy and water efficient solutions and systems for
a wide range of applications for water utilities, industries and buildings.
Find out more: grundfos.com
