Urban Wastewater Renewal

Urban Wastewater Renewal Project: Lagoon-to-Plant Modernisation

Administrative Overview

In its effort to modernize sanitation infrastructure and ensure environmental sustainability, the Government of Uganda, through NEPB, the Ministry of Water and Environment in collaboration with municipal councils, is implementing a national program to upgrade existing sewage lagoons with modern electromechanical treatment systems. This initiative targets the conversion or enhancement of traditional lagoon systems into fully functional sewage treatment plants utilizing advanced technologies such as Sequencing Batch Reactors (SBR), Membrane Bioreactors (MBR), and Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBR).

A private contractor has been engaged to supply, install, and commission these electromechanical systems across various urban centers. The initiative aims to improve wastewater treatment capacity, reduce environmental pollution, and align Uganda’s sanitation practices with international standards.

This project supports the goals outlined in Uganda’s Vision 2040, National Development Plan III (NDP III), and the country’s commitments under the Sustainable Development Goals (particularly SDG 6 and SDG 13), focusing on clean water, sanitation, and climate action.

Objectives

  1. Modernize Wastewater Treatment: To upgrade existing lagoon systems with advanced electromechanical treatment technologies (SBR, MBR, MBBR).
  2. Improve Public Health: To reduce exposure to untreated sewage and prevent the spread of waterborne diseases in urban communities.
  3. Enhance Environmental Protection: To minimize groundwater and surface water contamination through effective sewage treatment and discharge management.
  4. Promote Sustainable Urban Sanitation: To increase the operational efficiency and sustainability of municipal wastewater systems.
  5. Build Local Capacity: To train municipal personnel on the operation and maintenance of modern sewage treatment technologies.

Mision

To support the Government of Uganda in transforming outdated sewage lagoon systems into efficient, modern wastewater treatment facilities using proven electromechanical technologies that promote public health, environmental sustainability, and urban resilience.

Vision

To be a key partner in Uganda’s sanitation transformation by enabling the deployment of innovative, reliable, and sustainable wastewater treatment solutions in municipalities nationwide.

Goal

To successfully supply, install, and commission electromechanical sewage treatment systems (SBR, MBR, MBBR) in selected municipal lagoons across Uganda, enhancing sanitation infrastructure, improving effluent quality, and fostering cleaner, healthier urban environments.

Project Info:

  • Project Smart Water
  • Clients*******
  • Duration01 Year
  • Budget$********
  • LocationUganda