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About BEWASCO

Belet Hawa Water Supply Company delivers clean, reliable and affordable water services to Belet Hawo and wider Gedo Regon.

2013 Eastablished
15K+ Residents Served
42 Qualified Staff
6 Major Zones
BEWASCO elevated water infrastructure
BEWASCO logo
Biyuhu Waa Nolol Water is Life

Company Profile

A locally accountable utility built for water security

BEWASCO is a Somali-registered water utility headquartered in Baled Hawo, Gedo Region. Operating under a Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) model, it delivers clean, reliable, and affordable water services to one of Somalia's most underserved communities.

Public‑Private Partnership for Clean Water and Sanitation in Somalia BIYUHU WAA NOLOL — "WATER IS LIFE"

0617858188 info@bewasco.com
Pipe Network Works

Pipe Network Works

Field teams install and maintain distribution assets.

Water Production

Water Production

Live testing and production checks keep supply moving.

PPP Model

Shared responsibility. Shared benefit. Shared accountability.

BEWASCO's model aligns public oversight, private management, community ownership, and partner confidence around long-term water security.

Public Stakeholders

Policy alignment and sector coordination with government institutions.

Private Management

Operational efficiency, cost recovery, and service quality discipline.

Community Ownership

Local engagement protects assets and strengthens long-term sustainability.

Development Partners

Transparent governance builds confidence for durable investment.

Background

From scarcity response to trusted water utility

2013

BEWASCO Established

Founded to address chronic water scarcity in Belet Xaawo, Gedo Region.

2015-2018

Early Infrastructure Build-Out

Initial boreholes, supply assets, and operational systems were developed.

2019-2021

Solar Pipeline Extension

Solar-powered pumping and pastoralist water access expanded service resilience.

2022-2023

Urban Network Expansion

Distribution coverage grew across Baled Hawo urban communities.

2024

Strategic Rehabilitation

Water rehabilitation work helped production double year-on-year.

Governance

A team built for accountability

Governance is structured to keep transparency visible from board oversight down to daily field operations.

Board of Directors

Strategic oversight and fiduciary responsibility.

General Director

Day-to-day leadership and partner liaison.

Departments

Technical, Finance, and Customer Care teams.

What Drives Us

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission

Provide safe, reliable, and affordable water efficiently to all residents of Baled Hawo.

Vision

Become the leading and most trusted water service provider in Somalia.

PPP Commitment

Keep public, private, and community actors aligned around shared accountability.

Our Values

What We Stand For

These values guide BEWASCO's operating culture and community commitments.

Transparency

Open governance, clear reporting, and honest communication.

Professionalism

Qualified teams, disciplined systems, and dependable service standards.

Customer Focus

Service decisions shaped around households, institutions, and businesses.

Accountability

Clear responsibility from board oversight down to field operations.

Commitment

Long-term dedication to water security in Baled Hawo and Gedo.

Innovation

Solar pumping, digital metering plans, and smarter utility management.

Strategic Objectives

How BEWASCO keeps service moving

Quality Service

Ensure consistent, standards-compliant delivery within budget.

Staff Development

Sustain a quality culture through continuous training and capacity building.

Health & Safety

Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Financial Sustainability

Strengthen institutional capacity and achieve long-term cost recovery.

What BEWASCO Does

From design to delivery

BEWASCO manages the full water service cycle and extends technical support to rural and peri-urban utilities across the region.

Infrastructure Design & Construction

Planning, building, and operating water infrastructure from wells to distribution networks.

Water Distribution

Reliable delivery to households, institutions, and public facilities across all sectors.

Solar-Powered Operations

Procurement and supply of solar-powered pumping systems and water materials.

Utility Capacity Support

Technical assistance and institutional support for rural and peri-urban water utilities.

Partner Network

Built with government, NGO, and international partners

BEWASCO's impact is supported by partners who share a commitment to water security in Somalia.

Jubaland Ministry of Water logo
Jubaland Ministry of Water
RACIDA logo
RACIDA
ASEP logo
ASEP
Arche Nova logo
Arche Nova
DRC (Danish Refugee Council) logo
DRC (Danish Refugee Council)
UNICEF logo
UNICEF
NCA (Norwegian Church Aid) logo
NCA (Norwegian Church Aid)
NAPAD logo
NAPAD

Reach & Coverage

Reach & Coverage

Serving All of Baled Hawo

BEWASCO delivers water across 6 major zones, ensuring no community is left behind.

Free and subsidised water is provided to public institutions including police, district headquarters, mosques, schools, universities, colleges and health centers, reinforcing BEWASCO's social mandate.

Nation Qadim Xalanley Dhabad Xashawe Beled Amin

Performance

Production and collection highlights

The company profile shows clear production growth from 2023 through 2025, with collection efficiency improvement set as a priority for 2025 and beyond.

2023 PERFORMANCE

Water Production & Collection - 2023

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Steady growth in supply and billing efficiency in Q3-Q4 2023, with production rising 58% from February to December.
2024 PERFORMANCE

Water Production & Collection - 2024

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2024 marked a breakthrough year, with monthly production more than doubling compared to 2023 and passing 20,000 m3 by September.
2025 PERFORMANCE

Water Production & Collection - 2025

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In 2025, production peaked at 25,328 m3 in December while collection efficiency improved toward the strategic target.
2026 TARGET

Water Production & Collection - 2026

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2026 targets extend production toward 30,000 m3 per month and push collection efficiency above 75% through metering and community engagement.

Key Strengths

Why the model works

Trusted Local Partner

Over a decade of technical credibility and on-the-ground delivery.

Solar-Powered Model

Off-grid solar infrastructure reduces costs and improves reliability.

Experienced Team

Qualified engineers, technicians, and customer service professionals.

Strong Governance

Transparent, accountable institutional framework at all levels.

Proven Delivery

Consistent project completion across more than 10 years of operations.

Challenges & Mitigation

Managing risks with clear actions

Limited infrastructure investment for full network coverage Seeking donor co-financing and PPP expansion agreements.
Rising operation and maintenance costs Preventive maintenance scheduling and bulk procurement strategies.
Need for regular equipment replacement Establishing an asset renewal fund and donor support mechanisms.
Community payment discipline affecting collection efficiency Awareness campaigns, prepaid metering pilot, and community water committees.

Future Outlook

2025 and beyond

2025

Expand Coverage

Grow household connections beyond 2,000 and extend the network to underserved zones.

2025

Digital Metering

Introduce smart metering and remote monitoring to improve billing accuracy.

2026

Collection Efficiency

Improve revenue collection to more than 75% through prepaid systems and community engagement.

2027

PPP Strengthening

Deepen PPP coordination with Jubaland Ministry and international partners.

2K+Target Connections
75%+Collection Target
2025-2027Strategic Roadmap

Our People

The BEWASCO Team

Dedicated professionals working every day to keep clean water flowing to homes, institutions, and businesses.

General Director

General Director

Executive Leadership
Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Infrastructure & Supply
Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

Water Treatment
Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Billing & Accounts

Water is Life. Partnership is Strength.

Together we build a sustainable, water-secure future for the people of Baled Hawo and Gedo Region.

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