Decentralized Water Treatment and Supply Systems

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Decentralized Water Treatment and Supply Systems
Decentralized Water Treatment and Supply Systems
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Infrastructure
Utilities
Business Model Description

Construct and operate individual or collective decentralized water treatment and supply systems, such as rainwater harvesting, for households and companies operating in the industry, ensuring a continuous access to water for consumption and productive purposes.

Expected Impact

Improve water access of households and the industry, and enhance resource efficiency benefitting the conservation of water sources.

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Updated: 5 Sep, 2022 Date of Production: 1 Sep, 2022
Mauritius
Indicative ReturnDescribes the rate of growth an investment is expected to generate within the IOA. The indicative return is identified for the IOA by establishing its Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Return of Investment (ROI) or Gross Profit Margin (GPM).
> 25% (in IRR)
Investment TimeframeDescribes the time period in which the IOA will pay-back the invested resources. The estimate is based on asset expected lifetime as the IOA will start generating accumulated positive cash-flows.
Short Term (0–5 years)
Market SizeDescribes the value of potential addressable market of the IOA. The market size is identified for the IOA by establishing the value in USD, identifying the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) or providing a numeric unit critical to the IOA.
Water demand will reach 1,200 million m3 in 2040 and currently only 13.3% of wastewater is treated
Average Ticket Size (USD)Describes the USD amount for a typical investment required in the IOA.
< USD 500,000
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6) Good health and well-being (SDG 3)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10) Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)

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