A multi-stage 16 MLD water treatment plant in Kasane, Botswana, has been successfully completed and commissioned by WEC Water, a leading South African engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company specialising in water and wastewater treatment solutions across Africa.
This modern facility now provides safe, reliable potable water to more than 90 000 people, including households, tourism operators, and local businesses. It replaces an older treatment works that could no longer meet the demands of a rapidly expanding economy in Botswana’s northern region
Lamella clarification section of the new Kasane Water Treatment plant in northern Botswana
Kasane Water Treatment Plant
Project Overview
WEC was appointed as the mechanical and electrical sub-contractor and was responsible for the design, manufacturing, delivery, installation and commissioning of the water treatment works.
Raw water is abstracted from the Chobe River and treated using a combination of:
Lamella clarification
Gravity sand filtration
Activated carbon filtration
Final disinfection via chlorine-dioxide dosing
Ruan Kellerman, Senior Project Manager at WEC Water explains:
“The recent economic growth of Kasane, particularly in the tourism sector and associated businesses, has spurred the Botswana Government to upgrade its municipal services in the area.
This upgrade aims to accommodate not only the influx of tourists and tourism facilities but also the resultant increase in the number of associated businesses and workers that are flocking to the area.”
The primary objective of the project was to guarantee that the treated water, sourced from the Chobe River, adhered to the BOS 32:2015 drinking water standards. The plant is designed to supply potable water to one of the nation’s fastest growing regions and to accommodate future scalability.
River abstraction from Chobe River
Sludge thickener
Economic Impact
This project directly supports Kasane’s rapid development. With its new capacity of 16 million litres per day, the plant ensures future scalability and continuous access to safe drinking water, crucial for:
Expanding hospitality and tourism infrastructure
Supporting local job creation
Improving health and sanitation for residents
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the capacity of the new Kasane water treatment plant?
The new water treatment plant can produce 16 million litres of potable water per day (16 MLD).
Who benefits from this water treatment project?
Over 90 000 residents, as well as the local tourism and commercial sectors, benefit from improved access to safe drinking water.
Who implemented the water treatment project?
The plant was delivered by WEC Water, specialists in mechanical and electrical EPC contracting for water and wastewater infrastructure.
Contact WEC Water
For off-grid sanitation solutions or more information, reach out to WEC Water:
Address: Plot 15 West Street, Diepsloot AH, Johannesburg, 2021, Gauteng, South Africa
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