How Veolia Ivory Coast Improved Water Safety with Robotic Cleaning Innovation

Automation that transforms reservoir safety

In the Ivory Coast, where drinking water reservoirs form the backbone of public health infrastructure, Veolia Ivory Coast carries the responsibility of ensuring millions of people receive clean, safe, and reliable water every day. The region’s tropical climate—marked by high temperatures, seasonal rainfall, and rapid biological growth—creates ideal conditions for sedimentation and algae accumulation. Left unmanaged, these factors can compromise both water safety and operational efficiency.

To keep pace with modern water infrastructure standards and reduce the risks associated with manual reservoir maintenance, Veolia Ivory Coast implemented Weda’s automated cleaning solution as part of its wider modernisation initiative. The impact was immediate and transformative.

“Thanks to Weda, we’ve eliminated the need for dangerous confined-space entry and significantly improved water safety compliance.”
— Head of Water Operations, Veolia Ivory Coast

For decades, reservoir cleaning required workers to perform confined-space entry—one of the most hazardous tasks in water treatment. These conditions often involve low visibility, unstable sediment, and strict regulatory requirements for safety supervision. By shifting to Weda’s robotic cleaning system, Veolia dramatically reduced these risks while achieving cleaner reservoirs and more consistent sanitation performance.

The technology enables continuous removal of sediment and algae without interrupting water service. That means fewer shutdowns, more efficient operations, and improved regulatory compliance. In regions where waterborne diseases and environmental fluctuations pose ongoing challenges, maintaining uninterrupted reservoir hygiene has a direct and measurable impact on community health.

Today, Veolia Ivory Coast operates with greater control, sustainability, and operational transparency. Their adoption of Weda’s robotic cleaning solution not only improves the quality of potable water across the country but also sets a benchmark for safe and modern water management in developing and tropical regions.