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GreenWater was founded by Sarah de Mowbray, a water and sanitation engineer with ten years of wide ranging hydrological experience. She studied Geology in Edinburgh followed by a Masters in Hydrology for Environmental Management at the University of London.

With a strong background in low cost water supply and sanitation systems, her passionate belief in simple, environmentally friendly systems means you can be assured of achieving a high quality, cost effective solution.

Contact Sarah: info@green-water.org

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sander den haring

Sander D. den Haring is a marine biologist with a fervour for marine conservation. Sander obtained his MSc in marine biology from the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, in 2000.

Sander brings to GreenWater experience of marine conservation and research in Saudi Arabia, Madagascar and Kenya. Sander is a SCUBA diving instructor and an Emergency First Response Instructor and as such offers first aid (primary and secondary care) courses to the clients of GreenWater. In addition, Sander is also an underwater photographer.

The combination of all these skills allows Sander to join GreenWater as a marine consultant able to address the marine environmental issues that GreenWater deals with.

Contact Sander: sander@green-water.org

GreenWater Clients - Issues & Solutions

Kiembeni Estate – Bamburi, Mombasa

Issue: Dilapidated drainage & wastewater treatment systems serving a population of 5000.

Solution: Rehabilitation of oxidation ponds and construction of wetland system.

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Kipini Conservancy (Ziwa Camp) - Kipini

Issue: Minimal wastewater impact on environment (eco-lodge).

Solution: Design and construction of reed bed system.
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Private House – Nyali, Mombasa

Issue: Lack of water and desire to irrigate garden.

Solution: Design and construction of domestic reed bed system.

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Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort- Vipingo

Issue: Large water requirement.

Solution: Hydrological assessment, reed bed design for golf club and neighbourhoods of 50 houses.

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Lafarge Eco Systems - Mombasa

Issue: Poor pond water quality in rehabilitated quarry (Haller Park).

Solution: Design & construction of mangrove biofiltration system and improvements to water circulation.

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Mara Engai – Maasai Mara

Issue: Minimal wastewater impact on environment (eco-lodge).

Solution: Design and construction of reed bed system for grey water.

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Tambuzi Flower Farm – Nanyuki

Issue: Minimal wastewater impact on environment and reduction of demand on water sources.

Solution: Design of constructed wetland system for recycling wastewater to greenhouses.

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Campi ya Kanzi – Chyulu Hills

Issue: Minimal wastewater impact on environment (eco-lodge)

Solution: Ecotourism Kenya award application, environmental recommendations, Environmental Audit and First Aid training.

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Wema Centre – Utange, Mombasa

Issue: Undersized drainage system.

Solution: Improvements to waste water, storm water and water supply systems.
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Milly Fruit Processors – Mtwapa, Mombasa

Issue: Dilapidated drainage & treatment systems.

Solution: Design of roughing filter system for recycling and/or disposing of waste water and storm water.

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Sagala Lodge – Voi

Issue: Minimal wastewater impact on environment.

Solution: Design of reed bed for wastewater treatment.
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Publications

Drips and Drops – Water Conservation Tips (published in special edition Ecotourism Kenya Newsletter)

Reed Beds – Answering the Call of Nature (published in Ecotourism Newsletter no. 12)

 


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