Marigat WaterKiosk

Marigat is a fast-growing town located in the lowlands of Baringo County. Water scarcity in Marigat is evident and the water demand has been increasing for both human and animal needs. In the area, there is plenty of water during rainy season most of which go to waste and frequently causes havoc due to lack of appropriate harvesting technologies.

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Overview

Location

Baringo County, Kenya

Type

Solar-PV powered desalination

Capacity

5,300 GPD

Product quality

Potable

Distribution

Local

Technology type

Reverse osmosis

Land footprint:

Output:

Solar energy and fresh water

Facilities

3

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Project description

Marigat is a fast-growing town located in the lowlands of Baringo County. Water scarcity in Marigat is evident and the water demand has been increasing for both human and animal needs. In the area, there is plenty of water during rainy season most of which go to waste and frequently causes havoc due to lack of appropriate harvesting technologies.

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How we reuse water

Groundwater wells located near the ocean often encounter saltwater intrusion as they pump more and more water. As a result, water that was once fresh can become salty and undrinkable over time and require treatment. Because desalination requires significant electricity to run high pressure pumps, solar energy is an ideal way to generate ‘off-grid’ energy that is both reliable and cost effective for desalination. This allows groundwater that would otherwise be unuseable to become a reliable source of additional water.

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