The Dji Tiaman project in Mali shows what is possible when partners join forces. Together with SOMAGEP, SOMAPEP, ONEE and the Young Expert Programme, we reduced Non-Revenue Water, saving 3.6 million litres daily and providing reliable water to over 70,000 people.

Monitoring water quality in Bamako, Mali, was once paper-based, time-consuming, and at risk of data loss. With tablets, SOMAGEP now collects and secures data in real time. Through WaterWorX, World Waternet supported this step to strengthen safe drinking water delivery.

Today we had the honour of hosting a high-level dredging delegation from Burkina Faso for a working visit full of water wisdom, Dutch drizzle, and stroopwafels. The delegation, led by Yaya Traoré (ONBAH), visited Waternet at Papaverweg for an inspiring day packed with insights and exchange.

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New website. New film. Fresh visual identity. Same deep commitment to impact! You may not have noticed it yet, but we’ve undergone a transformation. Not just on the surface, yes, our new style is bold and vibrant, but deep at our core. We’re ready to share it with you.

🌍 Vacancy: Board Member / Chair – World Waternet. Lead our board, advise the Executive Director, and strengthen international cooperation. Board-level experience, strong network, Dutch & English required. Apply: vist.ly/44mc5

Join us at World Wate rWeek! 🌍 World Waternet’s Janette Worm & Cheick Oumar Zouré will take part in the International Expert Panel on Nature-Based Solutions, organised by WUR, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management, and the @NL2120 consortium (IUCN).

“Water is about people and life. It affects health, dignity and access to opportunity.” – Eng. Alemtsehay Tsega Awoke, Water Quality Expert, Abay Administration Office. This week we spotlight our Blue Deal partnership in Ethiopia. #Ethiopia #WaterQuality #WOPs

Many water plants in Laos treat surface water in six steps, including flocculation where particles clump before settling. Turbidity changes rapidly between dry and rainy seasons. We helped the PNP team improve flocculation by adjusting baffles and will monitor results for six months.

Meet Noelle Kuenen! During her internship with World Waternet she advanced decentralised wastewater treatment and rainwater harvesting projects in Palestine helping communities access clean water. Congratulations on completing your MSc and internship Noelle the water sector is lucky to have you!🎉

It takes practice for theory to take root. In Banfora, CLE Haute-Comoé and ECDD-Gire partners are reforesting three kilometres around Lake Niankar with vetiver grass, strengthening ecosystems, empowering communities and capturing every step digitally with AUXFIN.

This is not just a sponsorship. The team members were also the driving force behind the Football for Plastic League, where each team is required to bring a certain amount of solid waste before entering a game. Within 5️⃣ years: a clean Mathare River and a team playing at national level.

Water challenges in Nairobi’s river basins affect millions. Jasper Stevens, a master’s student, will research how World Waternet’s open systems approach helps communities and institutions work together to create lasting water solutions. We look forward to sharing his insights.

Refining sediment trap designs in Morogoro 🇹🇿 and starting local monitoring to protect the Mindu Dam watershed and nearby wetlands. A step forward combining local knowledge and practical solutions. #Tanzania #WaterManagement #SedimentTrap #Wetlands

🌿 In Morogoro, we co-designed agroforestry systems that protect water and improve incomes. A market study by Advance Consulting, funded by NWB Fonds, now helps align crop choices with real demand — making our work more resilient and ready to scale. #Agroforestry #WaterSecurity

“Sustainability goes beyond technical fixes. Reliable data, trained staff, and long-term commitment make change stick.” – Steffie Bes, World Waternet At @ThaiWaterExpo, we shared WaterWorX insights from Laos: cutting water loss with GIS tools and strong local teams.

In Kenya’s Thika River catchment, citizen scientists are monitoring water quality through the River Health Assessment. With support from Blue Deal, communities are building stronger data and healthier rivers. 🔗 Read more: vist.ly/3n8cqi8 #BlueDeal #WRUA #CitizenScience #RiverHealth #Kenya

World Waternet’s 2024 Annual Report is out. 📈 3.5M people reached 🚰 125K with safe water in Jordan 🌱 New projects in Burkina Faso & Tanzania 🌍 Stronger WOPs in 10 countries 🔗 vist.ly/3n86qpd #Impact2030 #WOP

World Waternet & SWM renewed their cooperation in Paramaribo on 24 June. The new MoU covers delivery planning, asset management & NRW reduction. “We share not only technical knowledge, but a deep connection,” said WWn’s Kees van der Lugt. Together, we’re making impact today..."

Just 1 day to go until the AWS Forum in Edinburgh. World Waternet will be there and Frank Tibben takes the stage on 25 June to talk collaboration in water projects. We love WOPs, but do you know what they are? Find out in Edinburgh or check our latest news. #A4WS2025 #A4WS #WaterStewardship

At the EU WOP 4th Enablers Session in Seville, we explored new funding, legal frameworks, and digital solutions for stronger Water Operator Partnerships. Shared ownership and co-creation inspired us. The journey for healthy water cycles continues! 💧

In Burkina Faso, desertification isn't distant; it's the field gone barren, the dry well, the dust. Through ECDD-GIRE, World Waternet and partners empower communities with Nature-Based Solutions and 3R (Retention, Recharge, Reuse) to restore land and fight climate change.

Only 7% of people in Ethiopia have access to basic sanitation. Apoorva, a Yale student, is working with World Waternet and Hawassa Utility to uncover the social and cultural barriers to public toilet use. Building toilets is not enough if no one is able or willing to use them.

We’ve kicked off the Climate Resilient Urban Rural WASH project in Lao PDR! Together with @UNICEF, we aim to bring clean water and sanitation to nearly 2,000 people. The first step: strong collaboration, community engagement, and climate risk assessment.

Peer learning is thriving in Ethiopia under the Blue Deal. In May, World Waternet, Acacia Water, and the Abay Basin Administration Office held hands-on training on water quality, flow, and monitoring. The greatest win is seeing trainees become the new trainers. #CapacityBuilding #WaterSecurity

“The prejudice is that low-income customers are paying less than high income customers… – Faustina Boachie, GWCL Through WaterWorX, SOMAGEP visited Accra to learn how Ghana is expanding low-income water access. Insights now support progress in Mali.

We stand by the call in The Economics of Water to treat the hydrological cycle as a global common good. Inspired by the UCL IIPP, Frank Tibben explored how rethinking capitalism can drive change. Key takeaway: restoring water cycles demands public purpose and bold collaboration.

🤝 As part of Blue Deal & WaterWorX, World Waternet and Salfit Municipality visited North Hebron to exchange on water challenges. 8 local municipalities joined to share experiences, discuss the Water Safety Plan, and strengthen cooperation. #BlueDeal #WaterGovernance #Salfit

In Feb, World Waternet and Mouhoun Waterboard held a workshop in Ouagadougou to support Water Basin Plans in Burkina Faso. Together with NCEA, we applied Strategic Environmental Assessment to the Samendeni Sourou basin and planned next steps with the 5 boards, ANEVE and Ministry of Water Resources.

Q2 connections ahead as we join key events across Europe 💧Global Water Summit in Paris 💧Future of Food and Beverage in Amsterdam 💧AWS Forum in Edinburgh We are sharing insights building partnerships and supporting our partners at Singapore International Water Week

Learning by doing in Bonn at the Urban Water Catalyst Initiative! Workshops with the 7 utilities: Acuavalle; DUWASA; KUWASA; NAWASSCO & Luxor. Crucial to facilitate practical insights and critical success factors towards creditworthiness and how to successfully raise utility performance.

💧When the rains fade, local solutions keep the taps flowing! On 5 May, we joined students in Salfit to raise awareness on rainwater harvesting! #Salfit #RainwaterHarvesting #WaterConservation

What does it take to turn data into dialogue, and partnerships into progress? Our working visit to Suriname offers some answers Our colleagues reflect on how technical collaboration and human connection shaped two weeks of meaningful progress: vist.ly/3m2n46e

Clean energy is key to healthy water cycles. At home, we're generating our own renewable energy and working with global partners to do the same. Together we empower water systems that sustain our planet. Happy Earth Day! #OurPowerOurPlanet #EarthDay2025

Wageningen University students developed a serious game prototype based on the Mindu project to explore stakeholder dynamics in food supply chains. The game shows how connected, fair water use is key to sustainability and offers a new way to engage with complex water and food system challenges.

A busy month in Kenya! 🇰🇪 Dutch experts from Waternet, VEI, HDSR and others worked with NCWSC and WRA to boost local capacity. Activities included safer disinfection, investment mobilisation and river health monitoring. 🌍 Curious how? Read more: #WaterSecurity #WOPs #Kenya

What happens when your responsibilities suddenly expand? WorldWaternet has been supporting Ethiopian utilities in strengthening wastewater management. This update highlights Q1 visits under the BlueDeal WasteWater initiative with @UNICEF and local partners.

Amsterdam’s water authority Amstel, Gooi and Vecht now produces more energy than it consumes—thanks to wind, solar, and green gas. A major step toward climate neutrality, made possible in partnership with HVC. Full story + video #EnergyTransition #Amsterdam #WaterInnovation

What if leadership isn’t about power, but about friendship? At INSEAD Forum 2025, we explored how trust, reflection, and water stewardship shape resilient futures. Dive into Frodo van Oostveen’s takeaways from a truly refreshing event! #WaterLeadership #INSEADForum2025

Nature-based solutions need sustainable financing beyond implementation. Louise Stafford (@TheNatureConservancy) shared how multi sector funding supports long-term success during our NBS sustainable financing event.#WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #NatureBasedSolutions

World Waternet turns 18! We're grateful for nearly two decades of working with dedicated water professionals worldwide. Thanks to our amazing colleagues and partners whose commitment drives healthier water systems and stronger utilities every day.

What happens when you take water treatment to the moon? Purifying moon water also helps tackle PFAS on Earth. Onno Kramer (Waternet) & Queen Mary University won the UK Space Agency & Challenge Works award for pioneering technology with impact beyond space.

Building on our successful GIS approach, we're applying the same model to reduce NRW in Lao PDR. With PNP Luang Namtha & local experts, we’re co-developing a manual to standardise best practices. Through train-the-trainer, we're building lasting expertise. Read more!

Last week in Kenya, we joined the economic mission and state visit, working on real solutions for water resilience. Some of our team planted trees with King Willem-Alexander & Queen Máxima, while others built new partnerships. Plenty more happened—read on to find out! #Kenya #Netherlands

Collaboration drives impact! 🌍💧 Experts from VEI, Evides, Brabant Water, PWN, Waternet & more joined forces at the Community of Practice meeting to tackle key water challenges. Huge thanks to WaterWorX and VEI—let’s turn connections into action! #WaterSecurity #KnowledgeSharing

Celebrating World Water Day 2025 with the Dutch Ambassador to Burkina Faso! We joined the "Water Walk, Blue Walk" highlighting women's role in water management and launched the removal of water hyacinth to protect local water sources!

Happy World Water Day! 💧 Agriculture uses a significant share of our water, and some foods require more than others. Producing a single beef patty takes 1,700 litres of water—20x more per calorie than cereals. Small choices can make a big impact! 🌍 #WaterFootprint #WorldWaterDay

Aquatech Amsterdam 2025 was a whirlwind of collaboration, strategy, and action! Did you miss out? Thankfully, our CEO, Frodo van Oostveen, took the time to reflect upon the key events happening in and around Aquatech. Want to find out more?

New MoU signed! World Waternet & World Water Academy are partnering to make water knowledge more accessible worldwide. Through digital training & peer-to-peer exchange, we empower water professionals to accelerate clean water, sanitation & climate-resilient systems. Confirmed on March 12 at Aquatech

Join us at the DWA network day! Richard Oudhuis & Tanah Meijers will share insights on working with communities & governments to build wetlands for wastewater treatment. With wastewater challenges rising in Ethiopia, fast action is key as constructed wetlands offer a nature-based solution. #BlueDeal