From municipal water networks to smart metering and industrial treatment plants โ Accra Water Works delivers world-class water infrastructure solutions across 12 nations, powering growth and transforming communities.
From source to tap, we engineer, install, and maintain the water systems that power cities, industries, and communities across West Africa.
Full-scale design, construction, and commissioning of municipal and industrial water treatment facilities meeting WHO standards.
Learn More โบCross-country and urban pipeline systems using advanced materials and pressure management technologies for durable, leak-free distribution.
Learn More โบIoT-enabled smart metering systems providing real-time consumption monitoring, leak detection, and data-driven water management for utilities.
Learn More โบSustainable wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling systems that protect ecosystems while recovering valuable water resources.
Learn More โบPrecision borehole drilling and groundwater development for rural communities, agriculture, and industrial facilities in remote regions.
Learn More โบComprehensive hydrological assessments, watershed studies, and environmental impact evaluations informing major infrastructure decisions.
Learn More โบFounded in Accra in 2009, Accra Water Works has grown from a local drilling outfit into West Africa's most respected water infrastructure engineering firm, with operations spanning from Senegal to Cameroon.
Accra Water Works transformed Greater Accra's aging pipeline network into a modern, smart distribution system. We saw a 38% reduction in non-revenue water loss within 18 months of project completion. Their engineering team was exceptional.
The borehole and rural water supply programme AWW delivered across three districts has been life-changing. Over 85,000 people now have year-round access to safe drinking water. This is the kind of partnership that moves Africa forward.
For our Abidjan manufacturing expansion, AWW designed and built an industrial water treatment system that handles 12,000mยณ/day. On schedule, within budget, and their post-commissioning support has been outstanding. We wouldn't go anywhere else.
Trusted by leading organisations across Africa and globally
Whether you're a government ministry, NGO, developer, or industrial operator โ our team is ready to scope, design, and deliver your water infrastructure project.
From a three-person engineering consultancy in Accra's Cantonments district to a continent-spanning water infrastructure leader โ our journey is one of purpose, precision, and unwavering commitment to Africa's water future.
To engineer sustainable, resilient, and equitable water infrastructure systems that unlock economic growth, protect public health, and safeguard Africa's natural water resources for future generations.
A West Africa where every community, city, and industry has access to safe, reliable, and sustainably managed water โ powered by African engineering expertise and innovation.
Water is life. We exist to ensure that no African community โ urban or rural, wealthy or underserved โ lacks the infrastructure to access this most fundamental human right.
Every service we offer is backed by 15 years of field experience, the latest engineering science, and a commitment to outcomes that endure.
We design and construct state-of-the-art water treatment facilities for municipalities, industries, and institutions. Our plants leverage multi-stage filtration, UV sterilisation, and chemical dosing systems calibrated to local source water conditions.
Industries Served: Municipal utilities, manufacturing, hospitality, real estate, mining
We install primary, secondary, and tertiary pipeline networks using ductile iron, HDPE, and GRP materials selected for longevity in tropical conditions. Our trenchless rehabilitation methods minimise surface disruption in urban environments.
Industries Served: Water utilities, construction, government, mining
Our AWW Digital division deploys advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) with real-time cloud dashboards, automated billing integration, and AI-powered anomaly detection. Transform your utility into a data-driven operation.
Industries Served: Municipal utilities, smart cities, real estate developers, governments
Sewage collection, biological treatment, and effluent management. Certified to national discharge standards.
Rotary and percussion drilling to depths of 300m+. Aquifer testing, pump installation, and yield analysis.
Drip, sprinkler, and furrow irrigation systems for smallholders, commercial farms, and agro-industrial estates.
Custom water and effluent treatment for manufacturing, food processing, mining, and oil & gas facilities.
GHANAS-accredited laboratory testing for 180+ physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters.
Watershed delineation, groundwater mapping, flood risk assessment, and environmental impact studies.
From mega-city water grids to remote rural supply systems, every project we undertake is engineered to stand the test of time.
Complete rehabilitation and smart metering rollout across 340,000 connections in Greater Accra. Reduced non-revenue water from 42% to 18% within 24 months.
Designed and built a 28,000mยณ/day industrial water supply and wastewater recycling system serving 14 manufacturing plants in Cรดte d'Ivoire's largest EPZ.
World Bank-funded solar-powered borehole and piped water system serving 312 villages across 3 districts in northern Senegal's Sahel belt.
Landmark 218km pipeline system transferring treated water from Ghana's Volta Lake to communities in the Upper East and northern Togo. Currently under construction.
Designed and deployed AMI smart metering infrastructure for 18,000 high-value connections in Lagos' Eko Atlantic smart city development.
Complete mine water treatment, recycling, and zero-liquid-discharge system for one of West Africa's largest gold mining operations, reducing freshwater consumption by 65%.
Every pipeline we lay, every treatment plant we build, and every borehole we drill carries a responsibility beyond engineering โ a responsibility to our planet, our communities, and generations yet unborn.
40% of our rural borehole and pumping stations are powered by solar PV, reducing diesel dependency and long-term operational costs for communities.
Our closed-loop treatment systems recover and reuse up to 85% of industrial wastewater, drastically reducing freshwater extraction and discharge loads.
We measure and offset construction phase carbon emissions. Our Sustainability 2030 roadmap targets net-zero operational carbon by 2029.
Hydrological surveys and environmental impact assessments guide every major project to ensure watershed health and aquatic ecosystem protection.
We train and empower local water operators and management committees, ensuring communities can sustain and manage their water systems independently.
Rigorous M&E frameworks track our social and environmental outcomes, with annual public impact reports aligned to GRI Sustainability Standards.
Climate change is not a future threat for Africa โ it is a present reality. Our engineering teams integrate climate risk modelling into every infrastructure project, designing for 30-year climate scenarios, not just current conditions.
At Accra Water Works, you'll work on projects that matter โ infrastructure that changes lives across a continent. We invest in talent, nurture expertise, and promote from within.
Top-quartile salaries benchmarked annually against international engineering firms, plus performance bonuses.
Fully funded chartership (GhIE, IChemE, ICE), international conference attendance, and tuition support.
Opportunities to work across 12 countries with generous expatriate packages and relocation support.
Comprehensive private health insurance for employees and immediate families, plus wellness allowances.
Work on high-impact projects that directly improve water access for millions of people across West Africa.
42% female workforce, 18 nationalities represented. We celebrate diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Hybrid work arrangements for office-based roles, flexible hours, and generous annual leave entitlement.
Structured career pathways from graduate to Principal Engineer, with transparent promotion criteria.
Our 2-year structured graduate programme is one of West Africa's most prestigious engineering development pathways. Graduates rotate across divisions, gain field exposure in multiple countries, and receive full chartered engineer support.
Analysis, research, and insights on water security, smart infrastructure, and sustainable development from the AWW engineering and advisory team.
Sub-Saharan Africa loses 30โ40% of treated water before it reaches any tap. The solution isn't more treatment capacity โ it's smarter distribution infrastructure.
How real-time sensor data, cloud analytics, and machine learning are transforming utility management from reactive to predictive in Ghana, Nigeria, and beyond.
Climate projections show West Africa facing increased rainfall variability. What this means for water infrastructure design โ and why 30-year thinking is essential.
Universal water access means nothing without dignified, safe sanitation. The case for integrated WASH infrastructure in West Africa's fast-growing cities.
MBR technology is enabling water recycling rates of 90%+ in industrial applications. How AWW is deploying this tech across West Africa's manufacturing sector.
$200 billion in water infrastructure investment is required across sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. The risk-adjusted returns are among the most compelling on the continent.
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