CASE STUDY
Potable Water Treatment for St Barnabas Hospital in Mthatha
A 300 KLPD potable water treatment plant designed to treat available borehole water and provide a reliable water source for hospital operations.
LOCATION
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
INDUSTRY
Healthcare / Hospital
PLANT CAPACITY
300 KLPD Potable Water Treatment Plant
FINAL WATER USE
Potable Water
PROJECT OVERVIEW
A reliable potable water source for essential hospital operations
St Barnabas Hospital required a reliable potable water supply to support its healthcare operations in Mthatha, Eastern Cape.
Maintaining access to a consistent and safe water supply is essential for patient care, hygiene, sanitation and daily operations. The available borehole water required treatment before potable use, making a dedicated borehole water treatment solution essential to the hospital’s water supply strategy.
Potable Water Treatment Overview
Treatment Capacity
300 KLPD
Water Source
Borehole Water
Application
Hospital Water Supply
Final Water Use
Potable Water
THE CHALLENGE
Maintaining a consistent potable water supply for a healthcare environment
St Barnabas Hospital required a reliable potable water supply to support patient care, hygiene, sanitation and daily hospital operations.
Borehole water was available as a local source, but it required treatment before it could be used as potable water within the hospital.
For broader context on the importance of safe water in healthcare environments, see the World Health Organization’s guidance on drinking-water.
Hospital Water Requirements
Designed Around Reliable Potable Water Supply
300 KLPD
Potable water treatment capacity
Borehole Water
Available source requiring treatment before potable use
Healthcare
Water supply supports essential hospital operations
Potable Water
Required final water use
St Barnabas Hospital | Mthatha, Eastern Cape
St Barnabas Water Supply Solution
Borehole Water to Potable Water
01
Available Borehole Water
Local water source identified for treatment
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02
Dedicated Treatment Plant
300 KLPD potable water treatment capacity
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03
Reliable Potable Water Source
Treated water supports the hospital’s ongoing requirements
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04
Reduced External Reliance
Treating water at source reduces dependence on external supply
300 KLPD | Final Water Use: Potable Water
SEWTREAT’S SOLUTION
A dedicated 300 KLPD potable water treatment plant
SewTreat proposed a 300 kL/day conventional potable water treatment plant to treat borehole water for use at St Barnabas Hospital.
The treatment process includes lamella clarification, GFM filtration, GAC filtration and disinfection.
By treating water at source, the hospital can gain greater control over its potable water supply and reduce its reliance on external sources.
Solution Approach
How the St Barnabas potable water solution supports hospital water security
The supplied project brief does not specify individual treatment technologies, so this section reflects only the documented system purpose, capacity and operational benefits.
01
Borehole Water Source
The available borehole water is used as the source water for the hospital’s dedicated potable water treatment solution.
02
300 KLPD Treatment Capacity
The plant is designed to provide 300 KLPD of potable water treatment capacity.
03
Hospital Water Supply
The treated water supports the hospital’s ongoing requirements for patient care, hygiene, sanitation and daily operations.
04
Greater Supply Control
Treating water at source gives the hospital greater control over its potable water supply and reduces reliance on external sources.
PLANT BENEFITS
Improved potable water security for critical hospital operations
The St Barnabas solution provides a dedicated potable water source designed to improve water security and support the hospital’s ongoing water requirements.
01
Reliable 300 KLPD Supply
Provides a reliable 300 KLPD potable water supply.
02
Sustainable Borehole Use
Supports sustainable use of the available borehole water source.
03
Supports Hospital Operations
Supports critical hospital operations including patient care, hygiene, sanitation and daily activities.
04
Improved Water Security
Supports improved water security and operational continuity.
05
Reduced External Reliance
Reduces reliance on external water supply by treating borehole water at source.
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