Key Statistics
180+
Monitoring Wells
4.5M
Population Served
85%
Water Quality Index
200,000+
km² Coverage
Key Activities
Extensive Monitoring Network
Operating the largest network of monitoring wells in the SMAS region, tracking aquifer conditions across vast territories.
Desert Water Management
Developing specialized approaches for sustainable groundwater use in arid and semi-arid zones.
Transboundary Cooperation
Active collaboration with Senegal on shared aquifer management and cross-border water initiatives.
Urban Water Supply Support
Supporting major urban centers with sustainable groundwater supply planning and management.
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West Africa
Nouakchott (Capital)
~4.5 million population
SMAS coverage: Southern regions
Project Highlights
- Largest SMAS coverage area by country
- OMVS partnership for Senegal River coordination
- Critical groundwater reliance for urban centers
- Desert adaptation pilot projects