Egypt has partnered with South Sudan to develop 8 eight groundwater drinking water stations in South Sudan.
South Sudan, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam confirmed the report and said works have officially commenced on the project which aims at addressing water resource challenges in the country.
The project is being implemented by Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, in collaboration with South Sudan, Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation. The stations will be set up in Lobonok and Jonglei.
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Fruitful partnership
In a statement, Hani Sewilam highlighted the fruitful co-operation between the two countries in the water resources domain. Already 20 groundwater drinking water stations powered by solar energy, were developed under the partnership, serving around 100,000 citizens.
Additionally, there are sanitation projects implemented in the Bentiou area of the Unity State as a strategy to enhance public health, prevent the spread of diseases, and manage the consequences of floods.
The focus on mitigating rain risks and constructing rainwater harvesting dams demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing both water scarcity and the impact of droughts in South Sudan and the use of solar energy to power these stations also reflects a commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
