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Port Harcourt Water Corporation PHWC. 6 water Works Road Rumuola Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria

Email: [email protected]. Website: www.portharcourtwater.com. Telephone: +234 817 7777 084

Quality is our Goal

PHWC

SERVICES

Drinking water supply

Bulk water delivery

Water Quality testing & Treat-

ment

Wastewater Treatment

PORT HARCOURT WATER CORPORATION

@phwatercorp

Quality is our goal….. Founded in 2012

Theme of the Month: WATER SUSTAINABILITY

WATER AND SANITATION NEWS

www.portharcourtwater.com

Issue 13 e-Newsletter : June 2017

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CORPORATE NEWS

As part of the Port Harcourt Water Corporation

performance improvement plan (PIP), PHWC

embarked on rehabilitation of three pumping

stations: Eagle Island, Trans-Amadi and

Moscow.

The Moscow pumping station has been given a

major face lift with the repair / replacement of

worn out equipment..

The purpose of this exercise is to optimize

PHWC capacity to produce potable water and

also scale up production to meet up the de-

mand.

It is expected that with this completed rehabili-

tation exercise, supply of potable water will be

improved from the station.

PHWC Completes Rehabilitation of facilities at Moscow


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CORPORATE NEWS

Tom Mugoya the African Development Bank task team leader for the Port

Harcourt WaterSupply & Sanitation Project (PHWSSP) was in Port Harcourt

on Friday 23rd June, 2017 for project monitoring.

He visited the PHWC Moscow pumping station where a Performance Improve-

ment Plan is being implemented to check the progress of activities and offer

advice.

He also visited the CMAP community center at the Okrika water front for

wrap up activities of the just concluded

PHWC faecal sludge management survey, a

PHWSSP component which was carried out

by CMAP and sponsored by the World Bank.

While at the Water front he inspected some

locations which are to serve as possible Wa-

ter kiosk sites.

African Development Bank PHWSSP Task Team Leader on strategic site visit



Khairy Al Jamal, the World Bank task team leader for the Port Harcourt Water

Supply & Sanitation Project in the company of Fashoyi Olabode from the Fed-

eral Ministry of Water Resources paid a project pro-

gress monitoring visit to PHWC facilities.

They also had a meeting with the Rivers State Gover-

nor, Nyesom Wike with whom they had a chat about

the advancement of the project. Gov. Wike assured

them of his support, confirming the importance of the project and promising to hold further meetings

with them to better coordinate the implementation of the project.

The meeting is a significant milestone to the project as it re-emphasizes the partnership on which the

Port Harcourt Water Supply & Sanitation Project rests.

Gov. Nyesom Wike

Khairy Al Jamal

World Bank PHWSSP Task Team Leader meets with Gov. Wike

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As a water

u t i l i t y

responsible

for the

provision of

reliable clean

and safe

water to

residents of

Port Harcourt

and Obio

Akpo LGAs,

we recognize

that clean

water is

essential for

health and

h u m a n

development

most especially for children who are more vulnerable to water related diseases. In that respect, the Manage-

ment of Port Harcourt Water Corporation hosted students from Jesuit Memorial College on Friday the 2nd of

June 2017 for a tour of the water treatment plant in our Rumuola pumping station.

The human resource assistant Solikume o. Joel was on hand to help receive the students and their teachers.

Water treatment officer Mr Kenneth Amadi, Water production technician Mr Peaceman Aakol and the laboratory

manager Mrs Monica Nwofor showed the group how to treat water, generate water, analyse and the process of

distributing water to residential, commercial and industrial customers.

The 76 students present were mostly SS1 class. Their aim for this visit according to their science teacher Mr

Augustine Ebeh is to have a practical study of water purification as part of acquiring knowledge outside the

school environment.

Students and teachers appreciated management and staff of Port Harcourt Water Corporation for letting their

school tour around our facility that the tour was informative. It was nice to see how much they value water pu-

rification which is very important and serves to educate the next generation of water management profession-

als said Mr Augustine Ebeh.

Jesuit Memorial College tours PHWC faclilities by Daisy Davies



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Mr Kenneth Anga, the MD of PHWC participated in a Reform Communication: Leadership, Strategy And Stake-holder Alignment training organized by the World Bank through the USC Annenberg school for Communication

& Journalism.

The training was designed for leaders, strategists and advisors who want to strengthen their critical communication skills required to support change agents and reform initiatives in developing countries

During the 10-day program, they learnt advances in strategic com-

munication and best practices for reform. The program encouraged participants to collaborate with peers to solve complex problems, examine real –world case studies and learn from leading experts in

the field of communication and reform.

Expectations run high in the corporation on the advancement the

training has equipped the MD to implement and we are grateful to

the World Bank for making it possible.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT



Some staff of PHWC including the Project Manager, Engr.

Emmanuel Idoniboye; Procurement officer, Kadilo Frank-

Taol; and Project Accountant; Dorka Dabo-Jack participated

in a Contract Administration training organised by Interna-

tional Law Institute, Washington DC. The training which took

place from the 5th—16th June drew participants from across

various sectors like power, oil & gas, etc.

The training enabled participants to gain from the experience

of other countries in contract management processes and

learn best alternative approach to negotiated agreements.

Participants expressed confidence in their ability to prevent

failure of future PHWC contracts due to the training.

PHWC Managing Director trained at

USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism

PHWC Staff Trained In Contract Administration

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PHWC Customer Care officer, Enefaka Okoye and Contract Administrator, Nengi Banigo participated in a plan-

ning and research workshop organized as a part of the Niger Delta Support Programme’s Water & Sanitation

component created by the European Union. The workshop was also attended by: The Commissioner, the Perma-

nent Secretary and some technical staff from the Rivers State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Develop-

ment (MWRRD), Rivers State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), Rivers State Small Towns

Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RSSTOWA), Rivers State Water Services Regulatory Commission

(RSWSRC), relevant NGOs and CSOs in WASH, staff from Budget and Planning, etc.

The European Union seeks to undertake a two million naira (#2,000,000,000) project in the WASH sector in

selected communities in Rivers State. This lump sum was allocated to various activities that the workshop par-

ticipants identified as key areas that need urgent intervention, including: Sensitization and advocacy of commu-

nities, Rehabilitation and Repair of depilated facilities and structure, Establishment of health clubs in public

schools, Engagement and capacity building of key staff, Purchase of relevant office equipments (furniture, vehi-

cles, etc), Monitoring and Evaluation activities, etc.

The various groups were given the responsibility of conducting a situation analysis to ascertain the progress

level, the challenges and the way forward in the Ministry and in all the MDAs.. Furthermore, the groups were

tasked with conducting a thorough SWOT analysis of the WASH sector, Sector achievements, contribution from

Financiers and partners, etc. The various inputs from these groups were put together for review and a consen-

sus was reached by the team which formed the working document that will be presented to the EU for approval

by the engaged consultant. This project, however, is expected to kick start in 2018 and last for three years.

CORPORATE NEWS



PHWC Staff participate in Niger Delta Support Programme Workshop

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

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Water is the largest natural

resource but only 3% of it is

fresh water, of which just

1/3 is accessible for use in

agriculture and cities. Ac-

cording to the 2014 Nature

Conservancy study, one in

four large cities is water

stressed.

Water shortage has become

an increasingly difficult prob-

lem to manage, more than

40% of the world's popula-

tion live in a region where the demand for water exceeds its supply. The imbalance between supply and de-

mand, along with persisting issues such as climate change, rapid population growth, and urbanization has made

water reuse a necessary method for water sustainability.

Water conservation includes all the policies, strategies and activities made to sustainably manage the natural

resource fresh water, to protect the water environment, and to meet the current and future human demand.

The primary goal of water conservation efforts is ensuring availability of water for future generations where the withdrawal of freshwater from an ecosystem does not exceed its natural replacement rate.

The key activities that benefit water conservation (save water) are as follows :

Reduction of water loss: fixing leaks, turn off the tap when not using water (e.g while brushing, show-

ering)

Water quality management

Improving water management practices that reduce the use or enhance the beneficial use of water

Waste water treatment and reuse

Protecting the environment for the coming generations begins with

more effective water management today. We all need to take re-

sponsibility and check our actions to ensure we use water in a sustainable

manner .

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FEATURES WATER CONSERVATION by Fiberesima Dennisada



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Population_growth

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_resource

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresh_water


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresh_water

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Water_environment&action=edit&redlink=1


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_quality

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_management

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Water is at the core of sustainable development and is

critical for socio-economic development, healthy ecosys-

tems and for human survival itself. It is vital for reducing

the global burden of disease and improving the health,

welfare and productivity of populations. It is central to

the production and preservation of a host of benefits and

services for people. Water is also at the heart of adapta-

tion to climate change, serving as the crucial link be-

tween the climate system, human society and the envi-

ronment. Water can pose a serious challenge to sustain-

able development but managed efficiently and equitably,

water can play a key enabling role in strengthening the

resilience of social, economic and environmental systems

in the light of rapid and unpredictable changes.

According to a survey conducted by the Department of

Natural Sciences, Savannah State University, USA, more

than 650 million people in almost 40 countries suffer

from water scarcity. Among them particularly, 36 coun-

tries face extremely high water stress, including several

countries in the Sub-Saharan region, Middle East, Indian

deserts, etc. This contributes to the looming crisis from

African and Asian continents. .

WASTEWATER RECYCLE AND REUSE by Enefaka Okoye

FEATURES


Water scarcity is very severe in fast developing countries

and has led to decreased energy production, low water

quality with respect to chemical and biological contamina-

tion

Wastage of potable water occurs in several ways espe-

cially from domestic kitchen (unnecessary running of tap

in the sink), bathroom (continuous running of tap during

tooth brush/shaving and long shower [also leaky faucet

and toilet contribute], several flushing of toilets with more

than expected water to wash, laundry (less loaded laun-

dry), home garden/lawn and car washing. In the Nigeria

for example, the water wastage and consumption rate per

home is almost 50% per person which is almost 90% of

wasted water.

Wastewater recycling helps you get the most from limited

water supplies. In addition to providing a dependable,

locally-controlled water supply, water recycling provides

tremendous environmental benefits. By providing an addi-

tional source of water, water recycling can assist in identi-

fying ways to decrease the diversion of water from sensi-

tive ecosystems, decrease wastewater discharge, and re-

duce pollution.


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DO YOU KNOW? By Helen Hosea

If you use a low-flow shower head, you

can save 57 liters of water during a 10

minute bathe

It takes about 265 liters of water to fill

a bathtub, so showers are generally the

more efficient way to bathe.

Turn off your taps, a running tap

wastes over 6 liters per minute

Shorter sharp showers save water

Water fuels our economy, guarantees our national security,

and keeps us alive. It is time we pay more attention to the

looming water challenge and how we can achieve water

security.

The theme of this Newsletter; ‘Water Conservation & Sustain-

ability was chosen to draw your attention to the water crisis.

We all have a part to play in water conservation & Sustainabil-

ity if ’Water & Sanitation for all is to become a reality in Port

Harcourt

— EDITOR


EDITORIAL Editor Dennisada Fiberesima

Copy / Literary Editor

Dateme Amachree

Quality Assurance Chris-Chinedum .C.

Proof Reader Enefaka Okoye

Staff Writers Daisy Davies

Helen Hosea

IT Specialist / Webmaster

Osowo Ebuta

Legal Adviser Emmanuel Gilbert

Consulting Editor Christian Maduka For comments and observations, email us

[email protected]


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