With your support, we will reach 50 million by 2026.
Reimagining Water Access. Transforming Communities.
We work in communities without prior access to safe water with populations often too large for handpumps and too small for urban utilities
72,000+
people gained safe water access through our field implementation
1.7 million total to date reached in 487 communities through locally-managed stations developed and supported by Safe Water Network
20 million
people gained safe water access through our partnership network
Millions reached by NGOs, governments, and other partners supported by our Technical Assistance team
1,112
new piped connections
Piped connections bring safely managed water directly to homes, schools, clinics, and businesses 2,685 total to date in Ghana
Our expert field team and station technology keep the safe water flowing, mitigating the common challenges of inefficient power supply, environmental hazards, and staffing shortages
97%+
station uptime
Station operators and our field staff keep safe water flowing reliably, even during COVID
1,081
solar panels
Solar panels installed at community water stations provides reliable and resilient power supply
480
automatic dispensers
“Water ATMs” provide 24/7 reliable safe water access for 83% of our stations
We build financial planning capacity in communities to cover long-term water station maintenance costs. In other models, maintenance costs are the leading contributor to station failure
738 million
liters of water sold
Water revenue collected with 96% efficiency, covering operating expenses and field service maintenance costs
95%+
stations cover operating expenses
Local operating expenses at our stations are completely covered by consumer revenue within the first year
99%+
stations contribute toward maintenance costs
Nearly all our stations contribute toward field service maintenance within the second year
We tailor water treatment plans to address contaminants in local environments. Millions contract avoidable water-borne diseases annually due to unsafe water
Up to 30
water quality parameters checked
Water from our stations is tested for harmful microbial and physio-chemical contaminants
100%
stations tested for water quality
Water from our stations is regularly sent to local laboratories for thorough analysis
70
field officers trained on water quality
Our field team is extensively trained in water quality control measures
USAID is proud to partner with Safe Water Network and the SWE Alliance to transform the lives of women in India through investments in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene sector. They have demonstrated a successful model whereby local enterprises reach underserved communities with safe water access, but also provide entrepreneurship opportunities for women.
Karen Klimowski, Deputy Mission Director, USAID India
World Vision Ghana recognizes the expertise & leadership of Safe Water Network particularly in enterprise-based solutions to water supply problems and is keen to explore additional opportunities to work together.
Dickens Thunde, Country Director, World Vision Ghana
Safe Water Network is taking part in pioneering research on pro-poor subsidies, an approach for which there are no guidelines for the rural context. By innovating and testing new modes of service delivery, Safe Water Network will help develop a blueprint for pro-poor subsidies that other service providers can use in the future.
Caroline Delaire, PhD, Director of Research and Programs, The Aquaya Institute
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