Burkina Faso intensifies efforts, improves access to drinking water

Burkina Faso has expressed delight in the increase in the rate of access to drinking water from 72.4% in 2016 to 75, 4% in 2019 at the national level.

This was disclosed on Tuesday May 19th, 2020, by the Prime Minister, Christophe Joseph Marie Dabiré

While speaking during the traditional speech on the situation of the nation on Tuesday, the prime minister explained that, “The government rehabilitated 554 wells and 18 simplified drinking water systems.”

“In addition, we have subsidized the connection of more than 27,000 households to the water supply network of the National Office for Water and Sanitation (ONEA),” he said.

According to the head of government, the increase in the rate of access to drinking water from 72.4% in 2016 to 75.4% in 2019 materialized by the realization in rural areas of more than 1,280 new boreholes and 62 Simplified drinking water systems.

He noted that the inauguration of the Samandeni dam on November 30, 2019 opens new perspectives for the control of surface water and electrification.

In the same vein, the government launched work on the Sanguin dam in Namentenga province in December 2019.

“This work will eventually allow water supply to cities like Boulsa, Pouytenga, Koupela and Zorgho,” Dabiré said.

In terms of sanitation, he said that his government had assisted more than 27,000 households to equip themselves with hygienic latrines and equipped 4 centers for the treatment and recovery of plastic waste.