SWM (Suriname)

Support to secure water availability for the coastal plain of Suriname

Surinaamsche Waterleiding Maatschappij (SWM) is responsible for the drinking water supply in the coastal plain of Surinam. The infrastructure is largely outdated. Salinization and a long-term planning to secure the drinking water supply in the future are crucial topics. SWM switched from groundwater abstraction to surface water abstraction, which demands different purification techniques. The reduction of leakages and illegal connections are great challenges for SWM. Moreover, the quality of surface water and groundwater is a major concern.