Reliable water for towns, mines and farms
NamWater abstracts, treats and conveys water in bulk. Our customers are municipalities and local authorities, industries, mines, government institutions and the Directorate of Water Supply and Sanitation, which distributes water to rural communities.
New bulk connections are made under a supply agreement with NamWater. Tariffs are reviewed every year with the aim of full cost recovery, while keeping water affordable for the people who depend on it.
What we offer
- Offices and water schemes in all 14 regions
- Supply agreements for new bulk connections
- Annual tariff review aimed at full cost recovery
- Pre-paid water for selected customers
Managing water in a dry land
Namibia is the driest country south of the Sahara. Our hydrologists monitor rainfall, river flow, dam storage and aquifers to plan supply and publish the weekly dam bulletin.
Of every 100 drops of rain
Namibia's water sources
Border rivers
Dams
Groundwater
Fountains
Desalination
Recycled water
The NamWater Laboratory
Our laboratory in Windhoek offers water quality analysis on request. With qualified staff and modern equipment, it serves NamWater schemes, customers and the public, who are welcome to enquire about the quality of the water they use.
Three steps to an analysis
Enquire
Contact Scientific Services for sampling instructions.
Submit
Deliver your sample to the laboratory in Windhoek.
Results
Receive chemical, physical and microbiological results.
Why do we purify water?
Water contaminated with organisms such as Cryptosporidium can cause diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, headaches and low-grade fever in healthy people for one to two weeks.
For infants, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems it can be life-threatening. Our purification plants remove these risks so that the water we supply is safe to drink.
Capital projects in the north
Projects expanding supply in northern Namibia, including those supported by the African Development Bank under the Namibia Water Sector Support Programme (NWSSP). Status as at September 2026.
| Project | Region | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Ohangwena II Wellfield Development NWSSP · new boreholes and collector pipelines | Ohangwena | 45% |
| Oshakati Water Purification Plant Extension NWSSP · extra capacity for the Cuvelai-Etosha basin | Oshana | 60% |
| Rundu Purification Plant Upgrade NWSSP · supply to Rundu and the Kavango regions | Kavango East | 30% |
| Outapi Water Treatment Works Expansion N$123 million contract, July 2024 | Omusati | 85% |