From sachets to systems, UMaT pilots eco-friendly water booths to tackle plastic pollution
University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) is piloting e-Water Booths to tackle plastic pollution. The e-Water Booth project, developed by the Geological Engineering Department, aims to redesign how water is accessed, sold, and consumed, while creating a system that is both environmentally and economically sustainable. Project Manager Daniel Adu-Gyamfi said, "We are not selling water, we are building the system that allows water to be sold sustainably."
The e-Water Booth addresses plastic pollution by eliminating single-use plastics entirely. Water is dispensed only into reusable containers or biodegradable cups. The booths are built around three core principles: eco-friendliness, energy-efficient (powered by renewable energy), and economically providing affordable, accessible drinking water. Each booth allows multiple users to fetch water at the same time. The project partners with FDA-approved suppliers to guarantee safety and quality. So Nice Drinking Water has committed to providing six months of free water.
The first prototype has been installed on the UMaT campus in Tarkwa, with plans to expand across hostels, mining communities, and public spaces if successful.
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UMaT is piloting e-Water Booths in Ghana- an eco-friendly initiative to tackle plastic pollution. This project aims to redesign water access and consumption, hinting at a system that is both environmentally and economically sustainable.
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