The city of N’Djamena has experienced rapid urban and demographic growth for more than a decade, leading to increased pressure on land use. The newcomers and the most precarious populations have settled in the north-east of the city, where houses have been built without connection to the drinking water and sewerage networks. This suburb is home to over 20% of the capital’s population, i.e. over 200,000 people.
The inhabitants of this area lack access to basic urban services, in particular drinking water and adequate sanitation systems. Without drainage infrastructure, these neighbourhoods suffer tragic consequences during rainy periods (flooding, material damage, economic activities’ slowdown, etc.).
The N’Djaména Water and Sanitation Project (PEAN) was been set up to support the Chadian authorities in tackling these challenges. The objectives of the project are the following:
- Increase the coverage rate of N’Djamena’s drinking water network, (Société Tchadienne des Eaux
- Strengthen the capacity of the Chadian Water Company
- Implement new management structures for public water points in peri-urban neighbourhoods
“Before, I used to bring my daughter to the hospital quite often, and when I drank the water from the unauthorised wells, it gave me a stomachache. I have been feeling better since I started drinking water from the hydrant. Me and my daughter no longer have stomachaches or diarrhea.” Mrs. Aché Adoum Local resident
Results
- 20,000 people got access to drinking water
- 25 standpipes built
- 2 retention basins installed
- 200,000 people reached by the infrastructure
- 2 pumping stations built
- 914 family toilets built In 2022
- 16 schools equipped with toilets for 28,000 students
- 70,000 people benefiting from public toilets
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