The Water and Sanitation Department deals with

• Planning and design of water supply, sewerage schemes and storm water drainage systems
• Construction supervision of water supply and sewerage systems
• Administration, operation and maintenance of water supply and sewerage systems
• Ground water prospecting
• Water resources assessment

NORKEN INTERNATIONAL LTD. offers all of the water infrastructure engineering, planning, environmental and design services needed for the creation of the built environment and we understand the diverse market place that our clients operate in. Our varied skills are therefore integrated in such a way so as to ensure that projects are delivered in an optimum way, drawing upon the right skills at the right time, just when needed. NORKEN INTERNATIONAL LTD. water services are grouped into six core areas to best serve our clients’ business needs:

• Water assets
• Water environment
• Water energy
• Water business
• Water operations
• Water in buildings

NORKEN INTERNATIONAL LTD. provides a full range of services from planning through to studies, design, management, implementation and maintenance. This is from the earliest pre-investment studies and feasibility phase, through project implementation to the actual operations and maintenance phase, including institutional development and strengthening of the Client’s organization.

We also perform process related design work with their project partners. The competencies the firm has in this Sector includes design and supervision of construction of piped systems for water, sewerage and storm water, digital network modelling, water and waste water treatment, etc.
Water Infrastructure Planning

Water infrastructure planning services in this Sector consist of pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies, financial studies and investment analyses, system master planning, field investigations and design, elaboration of procurement documents, and technical assistance during the implementation phases, as well as studies and technical support regarding maintenance issues. Other issues the firm handles are those related to economics and legislation within the business area of water, establishment of water tariffs, often preceded by studies concerning affordability and willingness to pay, as well as identification of sensitization programmes designed to influence the above. NORKEN INTERNATIONAL LTD. has both national and international experience in this area.

Waste Water Treatment, Sludge Handling and Biogas Production

Regarding wastewater treatment and disposal, NORKEN INTERNATIONAL LTD. has many years of experience in providing specialized services on a wide variety of projects. The services range from minor studies and inspections to planning of multiple functions within the purview of municipalities and industrial water and sewage treatment plants. NORKEN INTERNATIONAL LTD. specializes in sludge treatment and handling, as well as biogas production in connection with waste water treatment plant design and sludge and biodegradable solid waste handling.