WATER SUPPLY PROJECT (Mauritania). Securing Potable Water Access: ADFD’s Strategic Investment in Mauritania’s Infrastructure

WATER SUPPLY PROJECT (Mauritania)  

Securing Potable Water Access: ADFD’s Strategic Investment in Mauritania’s Infrastructure

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) is contributing $30 million toward a $320 million regional water supply project in Mauritania. The initiative will deliver potable water from the Senegal River to underserved communities across southern Mauritania, enhancing public health and regional resilience.

Highlights

• 250 km pipeline connecting the Senegal River to Mauritania
• Water intake & treatment plant with 50,000 m³/day capacity
• Three pumping stations and 38 water tanks (ground and elevated) for distribution  
• Target reach: 92 cities and villages across southern Mauritania  
• Multi-donor financing with ADFD contributing $30 million (AED 110 million)  

Source: Zawya Project Brief