Rural School Water Solution, Kitui County, Kenya

Kitui County in Kenya experiences prolonged dry seasons with average humidity levels of 40-60%. The rural primary school with 450 students had no reliable water source. Students spent 2-3 hours daily walking 5km to fetch contaminated water from seasonal streams, leading to:

Traditional water solutions like boreholes were not feasible due to the deep water table and high mineral content. The school needed a sustainable, off-grid solution that could provide clean drinking water year-round despite the arid conditions.

Aqua4Life implemented a solar-powered atmospheric water generation system designed specifically for arid environments. The solution included:

• Two PW-HR 250L Industrial Atmospheric Water Generators with desiccant technology
• Integrated solar power system with battery storage
• Multi-stage filtration system with UV sterilization
• 1,000L water storage tanks with distribution points
• Community training program for operation and maintenance

System Specifications

The desiccant-based technology was specifically chosen for its efficiency in low-humidity environments (20-90% humidity). The solar power integration ensures continuous operation during Kenya's frequent power outages.

The project was completed in three phases with community participation at every stage:

The implementation was completed in August 2024, just before the start of the dry season when water scarcity is most severe in Kitui County.

The installation of atmospheric water generators transformed the school environment and community health:

The reliable water source enabled the school to establish a nutrition program, with students receiving a daily meal prepared using clean water. Girls' attendance increased by 63% as they no longer needed to spend hours fetching water.

"Before the Aqua4Life system, our students spent more time fetching water than studying. Now, we have clean water available throughout the school day. The health improvements have been remarkable, and we've seen our test scores rise significantly."

The project achieved significant environmental benefits through sustainable water generation:

The system operates with minimal environmental impact, using the natural humidity in the air without depleting groundwater resources or contributing to plastic pollution.