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Public Water Networks
Field of Action

Public Water Networks

Ensuring access to drinking water for all through the management and development of sustainable hydraulic infrastructure.

Key Figures

2023 Data - National Water Networks

Hydraulic Boreholes

57functional

Operational boreholes

89 dysfunctional • 19 non-existent

165total

Boreholes recorded

Operation rate: 35%

Public Fountains

435functional

Operational fountains

115 dysfunctional

550total

Fountains recorded

Operation rate: 79%

9

Provinces covered

Complete national coverage

Distribution by Province

Detailed 2023 Data - 9 Provinces

Boreholes by Province

Estuaire
Functional:20
Dysfunctional:39
Non-existent:11
Total:70
Haut-Ogooué
Functional:13
Dysfunctional:3
Non-existent:10
Total:26
Moyen-Ogooué
Functional:6
Dysfunctional:16
Non-existent:1
Total:23
Ngounié
Functional:1
Dysfunctional:1
Non-existent:3
Total:5
Nyanga
Functional:2
Dysfunctional:4
Total:6
Ogooué-Ivindo
Functional:1
Dysfunctional:3
Non-existent:2
Total:6
Ogooué-Lolo
Functional:1
Dysfunctional:1
Total:2
Ogooué-Maritime
Functional:10
Dysfunctional:16
Non-existent:1
Total:27
Woleu-Ntem
Functional:3
Dysfunctional:6
Non-existent:1
Total:10

Fountains by Province

Estuaire
Functional:116
Dysfunctional:90
Total:206
Haut-Ogooué
Functional:88
Dysfunctional:27
Total:115
Moyen-Ogooué
Functional:11
Dysfunctional:43
Total:54
Ngounié
Functional:10
Dysfunctional:15
Total:25
Nyanga
Functional:14
Dysfunctional:11
Total:25
Ogooué-Ivindo
Functional:26
Dysfunctional:11
Total:37
Ogooué-Lolo
Functional:26
Dysfunctional:11
Total:37
Ogooué-Maritime
Functional:53
Dysfunctional:2
Total:55
Woleu-Ntem
Functional:1
Dysfunctional:3
Total:4

Our Daily Commitment

Maintain boreholes and fountains in operational condition. CNEE has a vast heritage in terms of fountains and urban hydraulic boreholes deployed for better proximity service.

Carry out assessments through identification and census operations of existing facilities. In 2023, 165 boreholes were recorded (57 functional, 89 dysfunctional, 19 non-existent) and 550 fountains (435 functional, 115 dysfunctional).

Intervene in areas particularly affected by water stress. In accordance with its mission to facilitate access to drinking water, several boreholes were carried out in 2023 in Makouké, Darlot, Ekoredo and Franceville.

Acquire adequate equipment and strengthen agent skills to revitalize the service. It is essential to acquire adequate equipment and strengthen agent skills to improve infrastructure operation rates.

Urban
Urban
Water Fountains
Rural
Modern
Public Fountains

Our Daily Action

From needs identification to continuous maintenance, we ensure access to public drinking water.

01

Installation & Deployment

Each new water point is the result of geological studies, community consultations, and rigorous technical deployment.

Hydrogeological studies
Drilling and installation
Pump installation
Quality testing
Installation
715
Total water points
Maintenance
715
Monitoring
02

Maintenance & Upkeep

A broken water point means a community deprived of drinking water. Our teams intervene quickly to restore service.

492
Functional points
204
Points needing repair
03

Awareness & Monitoring

Beyond infrastructure, we work with communities to ensure sustainable and responsible water use.

User training
Participatory management
Hygiene awareness
Quality monitoring
Community awareness
500K+
Beneficiaries

National Coverage

Our hydraulic infrastructure serves all provinces of Gabon.

Province

Estuaire

276
Water points (total)
Functional
136
Dysfunctional
129
Province

Haut-Ogooué

141
Water points (total)
Functional
101
Dysfunctional
30
Province

Moyen-Ogooué

77
Water points (total)
Functional
17
Dysfunctional
59
Province

Ngounié

30
Water points (total)
Functional
11
Dysfunctional
16
Province

Nyanga

31
Water points (total)
Functional
16
Dysfunctional
15
Province

Ogooué-Ivindo

43
Water points (total)
Functional
27
Dysfunctional
14
Province

Ogooué-Lolo

39
Water points (total)
Functional
27
Dysfunctional
12
Province

Ogooué-Maritime

82
Water points (total)
Functional
63
Dysfunctional
18
Province

Woleu-Ntem

14
Water points (total)
Functional
4
Dysfunctional
9
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715
Water Points
500K+
Beneficiaries
9
Provinces
69%
Operation rate