The Werner Pumps jetting trailer has officially joined the Municipality of Walvis Bay’s sewer and drainage maintenance fleet in Namibia. This addition complements the existing Werner Pumps combination jetting and vacuum truck, ensuring stronger wastewater management and uninterrupted service delivery.
According to Immanuel Gabriel, Foreman: Reticulation in the Department of Water, Waste Liquid and Environmental Management, the choice was clear:
“Having had the current combi unit for some time now, we had a good experience with its performance and after-sales support from Werner. Because of this, we opted to use Werner specifications to acquire the jetting trailer.”
Meeting municipal needs through robust design
Walvis Bay initially procured the Werner Pumps combination unit via an open national bidding process. The company, contracted through local supplier Hino Pupkewitz, built a robust system capable of handling municipal wastewater challenges.
The truck has been vital in maintaining sewer pipelines and cleaning pump station sumps, making it a cornerstone of the city’s infrastructure programme.
Now, with the addition of the Werner Pumps jetting trailer, capacity has been further strengthened.
Gabriel explains:
“We mostly use the truck for cleaning and the trailer to unblock sewer lines. Together, they enable us to service pump station sumps that are more than six to eight metres deep, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery to our residents.”
Why Werner Pumps keeps winning municipal trust
For Gabriel and his team, what makes Werner Pumps stand out is not only the quality of the equipment but also the reliability of its customer support.
“Quality and timely support when needed from the team are what encouraged us to come back as a customer,” he says.
The Werner Pumps Earl 4-Cylinder Trailer is built for heavy-duty municipal use. Its features include:
- A 600-litre UV-protected service water tank
- Werner positive displacement self-priming high-pressure pump
- Fully adjustable hose reels
This makes the unit highly effective in unblocking sewer lines and supporting urban infrastructure maintenance.
Werner Pumps’ impact across African municipalities
Sebastian Werner, Managing Director of Werner Pumps, says the company is proud to support Walvis Bay and municipalities across Southern Africa.
“Our focus has always been on building robust, reliable equipment that helps local authorities deliver essential services. We’re committed to standing by our customers with the kind of after-sales service and technical support that ensures their investment keeps working for them – and for the communities they serve.”
Werner Pumps has a strong track record in South Africa and Namibia and is actively seeking opportunities to expand into other African markets.
The success of the Werner Pumps jetting trailer in Walvis Bay highlights the importance of reliable, well-supported infrastructure solutions. Wastewater management is a critical issue for many African cities, and innovative equipment like Werner’s ensures municipalities can meet growing challenges effectively.
By investing in high-quality engineering backed by dedicated customer support, Walvis Bay has strengthened its ability to protect public health, enhance sanitation, and provide better living conditions for residents.
African municipalities and utilities looking to improve sewer and drainage systems can learn from Walvis Bay’s success. Explore Werner Pumps jetting trailer solutions to boost capacity, reliability, and long-term service delivery.
