Water and Sanitation for Urban Populations

Water and Sanitation for Urban Populations We drive inclusive and resilient urban water and sanitation systems and services through pioneering practices, partnerships, and policies.

In dense low-income urban communities in Kenya, conventional sewer systems are often not feasible.WSUP, together with it...
10/06/2026

In dense low-income urban communities in Kenya, conventional sewer systems are often not feasible.

WSUP, together with its partners, has been rolling out simplified sewer systems—lower-cost, adaptable infrastructure designed for high-density areas. Working with utilities and regulators, this approach is expanding safely managed sanitation where traditional systems cannot reach. Innovation in sanitation is not always high-tech—it is often context-smart.

Read more: https://wsup.com/publications/pilot-demonstrates-effectiveness-of-simplified-sewers-in-kenya/

Millions of people in cities still lack safe water and sanitation.WSUP Charity supports practical, high-impact intervent...
08/06/2026

Millions of people in cities still lack safe water and sanitation.

WSUP Charity supports practical, high-impact interventions—from water points to sanitation facilities, that directly improve health, dignity, and opportunity. These are not abstract investments—they are tangible systems that change daily life.

But the funding gap remains significant. Support helps scale solutions where public systems alone cannot yet reach.

Find more details: https://wsup.com/charity

05/06/2026

This , we must confront a defining truth: the climate crisis is a water crisis, and our rapidly growing cities are on the front lines. Failing sanitation and weak drainage aren't just infrastructure deficits; they are ecological disasters. When extreme floods strike, untreated waste chokes precious ecosystems and poisons local water tables.

We must act. By engineering climate-resilient WASH systems that withstand shocks, reduce emissions, and stop water loss, we protect our shared biosphere. WSUP has already brought these vital solutions to 46 million people. Let's choose to fortify our cities and build a sustainable future. Watch the video to learn more.

In Ghana, WSUP is supporting a shift from manual systems to data-driven water service management.Working with the Commun...
03/06/2026

In Ghana, WSUP is supporting a shift from manual systems to data-driven water service management.

Working with the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA), we are strengthening the use of the mWater platform to improve asset mapping and operational monitoring across multiple systems in the Western Region. The approach is now being scaled nationally and extended into schools, where real-time data helps identify maintenance needs earlier and reduce service downtime. For utilities, this is a critical shift: better data is improving decision-making, reducing inefficiencies, and strengthening long-term service reliability.

Read more: https://wsup.com/media-centre/news/from-community-solutions-to-national-wash-transformation-in-ghana/

What makes water and sanitation systems deliver for low-income communities?Infrastructure is only part of the answer. Re...
01/06/2026

What makes water and sanitation systems deliver for low-income communities?

Infrastructure is only part of the answer. Regulation is what creates accountability, protects consumers, and drives service improvement at scale. Through Rolling Out Regulation in Africa (RORA), WSUP is working with ESAWAS, World Health Organization (WHO), Aguaconsult, and partners to operationalise the Roadmap for Advancing Sanitation Regulation across eight African countries. The initiative adopts a demand-led approach, working with governments that express a genuine interest in improving various critical aspects of WSS regulation to support locally-anchored reforms.

Read more: https://wsup.com/media-centre/news/rolling-out-regulation-in-africa-a-bold-step-toward-water-and-sanitation-for-all/

Impact is rarely a single moment. It builds quietly over time.Md Maksudur Rahman, ACPA, CPFA, Former Finance Manager, WS...
29/05/2026

Impact is rarely a single moment. It builds quietly over time.

Md Maksudur Rahman, ACPA, CPFA, Former Finance Manager, WSUP Bangladesh, reflects on his 11 years at WSUP, including early financial support to the SWEEP model.

From three human-pulled vans to a mechanized sanitation system now serving millions, the change shows how steady system improvements can scale in real ways.

During his time, he focused on ensuring financial systems worked so that resources reached people who needed them, from informal settlements to schoolchildren. That mix of discipline and purpose is what, he says, makes impact last beyond any one role.

Learn more about WSUP Bangladesh and its work in urban water and sanitation: https://wsup.com/where-we-work/bangladesh/

What if urban sanitation systems could do more than manage waste? What if they could create jobs, support local business...
25/05/2026

What if urban sanitation systems could do more than manage waste? What if they could create jobs, support local businesses, and strengthen climate resilience at the same time?

In this op-ed, Sylvie Ramanantsoa explores how circular sanitation approaches in Madagascar are helping communities transform waste into opportunity. From composting and recycling initiatives to community-led sanitation enterprises and WASH-friendly schools, the article highlights how sanitation can become a driver of economic inclusion and environmental sustainability — particularly for women and young people.

A strong reminder that sanitation is not only a public health issue. With the right partnerships and local investment, it can also support livelihoods, urban resilience, and circular economies.

Read the full op-ed here: https://tinyurl.com/4zxnxhfa

Impact at scale does not happen by accident; it is driven by people. Across WSUP and our partners, engineers, researcher...
22/05/2026

Impact at scale does not happen by accident; it is driven by people. Across WSUP and our partners, engineers, researchers, social scientists, city planners, and utility teams bring technical expertise and local knowledge to every project. Together with city authorities and implementation partners, we support utilities and municipalities in strengthening systems and building long-term capacity for service delivery.

This work depends on continuous learning and strong leadership across WSUP and our partners, which we support through staff development, cross-country learning, and diverse leadership.

Skilled people build resilient systems, and lasting change depends on strong collaboration between organisations working toward the same goal.

Meet our team behind WSUP’s impact: https://wsup.com/about-us/our-team/

Catch Sam Drabble and Eng. Reuben Sipuma from WSUP at the 4th Africa WSS Regulators Conference starting tomorrow.➡️ On D...
18/05/2026

Catch Sam Drabble and Eng. Reuben Sipuma from WSUP at the 4th Africa WSS Regulators Conference starting tomorrow.

➡️ On Day 2 (20th May), Sam will present key findings from our forthcoming publication with the ESAWAS regulators association ‘Equitable charging for urban sanitation: emerging sanitation surcharge models from Kenya and Mozambique’ and share his reflections as part of a wider discussion on sector financing frameworks.

➡️ On Day 3 (21st May), Reuben Sipuma will facilitate a panel discussion on Service Provider Performance Improvement Approaches.
➡️Later on Day 3, WSUP, together with WaterAid and ESAWAS, will co-convene the side event ‘Peer Learning on Emerging Regulatory Frameworks’.
➡️Finally, the Gala Dinner will see the launch of our new ‘Technical Guide to Support Utilities in Adopting Responsibility for Onsite Sanitation’, a joint publication between ESAWAS and WSUP under the Rolling Out Regulation in Africa (RORA) initiative.

Are you attending the conference? Join the conversation.

Scaling urban WASH requires more than funding; it requires investment-ready systems. WSUP helps utilities strengthen ass...
15/05/2026

Scaling urban WASH requires more than funding; it requires investment-ready systems. WSUP helps utilities strengthen asset management, tariffs, governance, and planning so finance can flow where it is needed most.

By reducing risk and improving accountability, cities become more attractive to public and private investors. Crucially, this ensures low-income communities are included in expansion plans, not left behind. Finance follows systems that work.

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