Creating a Resilient Water Supply System for the Western Area, in Sierra Leone
MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & GUMA VALLEY WATER COMPANY
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Our main objective is to achieve Universal Access to Safe Water Supply for all inhabitants of the Freetown and the Western Area.
First we secure the Western Area Peninsula National Park (WAPNP), from which we collect water.
The Main Guma Dam is within the WAPNP, and there is the potential to construct 10 new dams that will capture and store adequate water from rainfall to cater for the needs of the Western Area, including Freetown, even as the population of the two districts expands, up to year 2050. The WAPNP is therefore one of the most valuable assets Sierra Leone has, and should be protected by all means.
Within the next 5 years, we want to develop 3 of these dams (including treatment facilities and transmission and distribution systems) to address the immediate water supply needs of the city.
This will drastically improve access to water supply in the Western Area, and move us closer to achieving SDG 6.1.
It will improve the socio-economic status of the people, reduce maternal and child mortality rates, improve education and health.
GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE, MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES IN SIERRA LEONE
SDGS & Targets
Goal 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
6.1
By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
6.1.1
Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
6.2
By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
6.2.1
Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water
6.3
By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally
6.3.1
Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated
6.3.2
Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality
6.4
6.4.1
Change in water-use efficiency over time
6.4.2
Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources
6.5
By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate
6.5.1
Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2
Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
6.6
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
6.a.1
Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
6.b
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
6.b.1
Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
SDG 14 targets covered
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THE PEOPLE OF SIERRA LEONE AND THE WESTERN AREA (BOTH URBAN AND RURAL)
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MAADA S., MANAGING DIRECTOR, GUMA VALLEY WATER COMPANY