Groundwater & hydrogeology
Build the evidence for responsible groundwater development and well-targeted investment.
- Geophysical and hydrogeological investigations
- Aquifer assessment and borehole siting
- Drilling recommendations and supervision
Company profile · Uganda · Est. 2017
Engineering confidence in every drop.
Water Access Consulting (WAC) is an independent specialist consultancy focused on safe water supply - from groundwater investigation and infrastructure engineering to service innovation and operational readiness.
Based in Gulu City, working in Uganda, South Sudan, and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
2017Established in Uganda
600+Hydrogeological investigations and surveys
340+Boreholes supported
GuluNorthern Uganda operations base
Who we are
Safe water supply is our specialty.
Since 2017, WAC has delivered technical assignments in groundwater, water infrastructure, solar-powered water systems, water-service innovation and institutional planning.
We combine field investigation, engineering design, implementation support, technical supervision and capacity development - helping clients move from water need to dependable, well-managed service. Hygiene and sanitation are complementary components when a broader WASH assignment calls for them.
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A connected system
From source to reliable service.
Water supply depends on more than a source alone. WAC considers how abstraction, energy, storage, distribution and day-to-day operation fit together.
SourceEnergyStorageDistributionService
What we do
Technical depth across the water cycle.
Practical, evidence-led support across the stages that shape a reliable water service - from understanding the source to strengthening delivery.
Water-supply engineering
Plan and assess infrastructure for safe, dependable supply.
- Piped-water scheme design and review
- Storage, distribution and rehabilitation
- Construction quality assurance
Solar-powered water systems
Technical support for solar water infrastructure and its operation.
- Solar pumping systems
- System integration and installation
- Operator training and maintenance planning
Water quality & commissioning
Testing and technical controls that inform commissioning and handover.
- Field and laboratory coordination
- Pump testing and system checks
- Documentation and handover support
Water-service innovation
Explore more accountable, sustainable models for decentralized services.
- Community kiosks and provider models
- Digital options for water-service access
- Service operations support
Planning & capacity development
Strengthen the organisations and people who sustain water services.
- Institutional and water-supply planning
- Technical facilitation and training
- Complementary WASH assessments
Hygiene and sanitation are supporting capabilities within relevant WASH assignments; safe water supply remains WAC’s core specialisation.
How we work
Clear thinking. Careful delivery. Useful outcomes.
Every assignment is shaped around its technical question, field conditions and intended use. We connect investigation and analysis to practical design, implementation and operations support.
Talk to our team- 01Understand
Clarify the need, context, stakeholders and decision to be supported.
- 02Investigate
Gather field, engineering and service evidence appropriate to the assignment.
- 03Design & verify
Develop and review options, test assumptions and apply technical quality checks.
- 04Support & strengthen
Provide implementation, supervision, handover and capacity-development support.
Selected experience
A track record built in the field.
Selected technical assignments across safe water supply, groundwater, solar systems and service development.
Community water-service pilot
Designed and delivered a community water point, combining source development, infrastructure, community engagement, staff preparation and operating guidance.
Source → serviceinfrastructure, community engagement and operations
Water-service market assessment
Assessment of decentralized services, provider models, service operations, digital options and community kiosks.
Groundwater & water-resource advisory
Geophysical investigation, groundwater interpretation, borehole siting and drilling recommendations.
Institutional solar water supply
Design and installation of a solar-powered water-supply system for an institutional facility.
Solar-water technical facilitation
Technical facilitation and capacity development for solar-powered water systems.
Digital water-service research
Exploring digital options to support decentralized water services and customer access.
WASH-in-Schools toolkit testing
Technical collaboration supporting field testing and practical application of WASH-in-Schools tools.
Existing borehole condition surveys
Field assessment and documentation of borehole condition, performance, groundwater occurrence and water infrastructure.
Community water-access & WASH assessment
Community-level water-access work and assessment of water, hygiene and sanitation practices in programme communities.
Institutional five-year strategic plan
Institutional planning covering organisational priorities and service development.
Irrigation system design & installation
Design and installation of irrigation and water-source infrastructure for agricultural production.
Institutional & technical collaborations
Working across the water sector.
WAC’s experience includes assignments and collaboration with organisations working across water resources, service delivery, research and development.
Public institutionsWater-service providersDevelopment programmesNGOs & community organisationsTechnical and research organisations
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Planning a safe water supply?
Talk with WAC about groundwater investigation, water infrastructure, solar systems or water-service development.