A private sector collaboration among residents, companies, Nama Koi Municipality, and KSB Pumps and Valves (PTY) LTD to restore water supply to parts of the Nama Koi municipality brings desperate relief to the affected residents.
South Africa’s water infrastructure faces increasing pressure from ageing infrastructure climate challenges and budget constraints the Northern Cape municipality was experiencing challenges with regards to the pump repair. This is when local pump supplier, KSB Pumps and Valves, a major supplier of pumps and equipment for water infrastructure, played a pivotal role to alleviate the problem by donating an Etanorm pump to the Nama Khoi Municipality.
According to KSB Pumps and Valves’ Upington branch manager, Andre Jonker, the donation was part of a collaborative project to restore the Overberg potable water pump station after a pump failure and other issues caused the station to nearly grind to a halt. The remaining pump had been struggling to operate at full capacity, leading to water shortages across the community.
Benefits
The pump donated, a KSB Etanorm pump, the flagship of the local pump manufacturer, is renowned for its efficiency, reliability and ability to handle a wide range of applications, including drinking water supply. The pumps designed for longevity and energy-saving due to their high efficiency and have proven to be a versatile solution for municipalities across the country.
