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💧 Testing & Treatment · Somalia

Banaadir Region
Water Laboratory

WaterSom Solutions delivers advanced water quality testing, treatment, and public health support — protecting lives through science, partnerships, and community engagement.

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Highlights

Ceremony Gallery

A look back at the memorable moments from the inauguration of the Banaadir Region Water Laboratory.

Historic Milestone

Milestone Ceremony

Watersom Solutions & Banaadir Regional Administration Laboratory for Water Safety and Disease Prevention.

Inauguration ceremony officials

A New Chapter for Public Health

The inauguration of the Banaadir Region Water Laboratory marks a landmark moment for water safety in Somalia. Senior officials, scientists, and community leaders gathered to witness the launch of this state-of-the-art facility dedicated to protecting public health.

The laboratory is a result of a Public–Private Partnership between Watersom Solutions and the Banaadir Regional Administration — a commitment to ensuring every drop of water consumed in the region is safe, tested, and trusted.

Watersom Solutions team and partners at the inauguration

Our Team & Partners

The ceremony brought together the dedicated team of laboratory scientists, public health officials, government representatives, and international partners who made this vision a reality.

  • Banaadir Regional Administration officials
  • Watersom Solutions scientific team
  • Public health & WASH sector partners
  • Community health representatives

"Shaybaarka Biyaha Gobolka Banaadir ee Watersom."

Banaadir Region Water Laboratory — Mogadishu, Somalia

Who We Are

Vision, Mission & Core Values

Grounded in science, driven by public health, committed to every community we serve across Somalia.

🎯 Vision

To become Somalia's leading water quality and public health support company, ensuring safe water for all.

🚀 Mission

To protect communities by delivering reliable water testing, effective treatment solutions, and evidence-based public health interventions.

🔬 Scientific Integrity ❤️ Public Health First ✅ Accuracy & Reliability ⚡ Rapid Response 🤝 Partnership & Accountability 🌍 Community-Centered Approach
How We Work

The Complete Water Safety Chain

From field sampling to community protection — an integrated, end-to-end solution.

Water Sampling, Testing and Treatment Cycle Framework — WaterSom Solutions & Banaadir Regional Administration

Water Sampling, Testing & Treatment Cycle Framework

Water flocculation testing

Bacteriological & Chemical Testing

Our laboratory performs comprehensive analysis on every water sample — detecting contamination before it reaches communities.

  • E. coli & faecal coliform detection
  • Chemical: salinity, nitrates, fluoride, heavy metals
  • Physical: turbidity, color, odor, temperature
  • Flocculation & coagulation testing
  • All results benchmarked to WHO standards
HACH DR6000 spectrophotometer analysis

Advanced Instrument Analysis

We use cutting-edge equipment including the HACH DR6000 spectrophotometer for precise chemical and physical water quality measurements.

  • Spectrophotometric analysis
  • Chlorine residual measurement
  • Heavy metal detection
  • Real-time digital reporting
Lab technician at microscope Turbidity meter Flocculation flasks in laboratory

Water Treatment for the Public

Beyond testing, WaterSom Solutions provides direct water treatment interventions for communities, institutions, and public facilities across Somalia. Once a risk is identified, our team mobilises rapidly to neutralise contamination and restore safe, clean water to the people who need it most.

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Chlorination & Disinfection

Point-of-use and community-scale chlorination to eliminate bacterial and viral pathogens from drinking water sources.

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Coagulation & Filtration

Removing suspended solids, turbidity, and chemical contaminants through flocculation and multi-stage filtration processes.

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Community & IDP Camps

Emergency and sustained treatment solutions deployed to internally displaced communities, schools, and health facilities.

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Water Supply Rehabilitation

Supporting municipal authorities in rehabilitating contaminated water supply networks to restore safe distribution to the public.

Our Model

Public–Private Partnership

WaterSom acts as a technical implementation partner for governments, municipalities, and international organizations.

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Government Ministries

Health, Water & Environment ministries across Somalia

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Municipal Authorities

Banaadir Regional Administration & local councils

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UN & NGOs

International organizations and humanitarian partners

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Private Sector

Private water suppliers and industrial clients

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Outsourced Monitoring

Cost-effective water quality monitoring on behalf of institutions

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Emergency Response

Rapid mobilization for contamination and disease outbreak scenarios

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Capacity Building

Technical advisory and training programs for partner institutions

Impact & Future

Social & Health Impact

Our work measurably improves lives — from IDP camps to health facilities and schools across Somalia.

Protecting Public Health Through Science

Every test we run, every sample we analyse, and every treatment we deploy is a direct intervention against waterborne disease in Somalia's most vulnerable communities.

  • Reduction of cholera and diarrhea outbreaks
  • Safe water for IDPs, schools & health facilities
  • Strengthened government response systems
  • Expanding to advanced labs & mobile testing units
Laboratory flask analysis

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Contact our team for water testing, treatment, or a public health consultation.

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"Safe, Tested, and Trusted — every drop of water we protect."