Isle Utilities’ Trial Reservoir initiative funded a project that successfully showcased the potential to improve access to clean water in rural communities in The Gambia. The success of this trial holds promise for widespread provision of water globally and in doing so, mitigating inequalities, enhancing health and well-being, and contributing to efforts in addressing climate change.

The project was carried out for 12 months in which a diagnosis of the most pressing challenges in the water and sanitation sector was made, followed by a search for technological solutions that could solve them, which were presented and voted by water utilities in Mexico and subsequently presented in 2 TAG events. In parallel, a series of 6 virtual seminars were organized with the aim of promoting innovation in the water sector at the regional level in Latin America.

In practical terms this means first reducing demand for water from the new development as far as practicable (targeting 85l/p/d), reusing water, and then offsetting the remaining demand elsewhere within the same region.

Isle provided the client with dedicated resource with expertise in water efficiency, water resources, program management and network operation.

Isle has a track record getting involved in EU co-funded projects: we capitalise from our extended innovation network, knowledge and experience to deliver high impact projects, increasing your chances to succeed.