Improving Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation in Coastal Suriname

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The project consists of two components:Water Supply System Improvement. This component will consist in new production and distribution capacity in Paramaribo and Moengo. The capacity of the largest production site in Paramaribo will double (2,000 m3 per hour), bridging the gap between water supply and demand in the Paramaribo region. As a complement to this investment, a centralized SCADA system will be also set up.  In Moengo, the only surface water treatment plant of the country will be replaced and its capacity restored to 200 m3 per hour. The new plant will also supply water to new surrounding villages.Strategic Water Supply Planning. In the wake of the significant adjustments that are carried out in the water sector organization, the update of strategic planning tools is necessary, including the update of Suriname Water Supply Master Plan for the Coastal Area, the elaboration of a precise financial analysis of the sector, and associated awareness-raising campaign. Finally, an integrated approach of the water cycle would be conducted with a focus on wastewater in Paramaribo and in Moengo.