The project was initiated in response to the critical condition of the old facilities, originally built in 1967. Due to the deterioration of the structures, residents had faced water supply disruptions for years.
Clean water for 35,000 residents: a new modern water treatment line commissioned in Pervomaisk.
Pervomaisk, Ukraine
On May 8, a new water treatment line was officially inaugurated in the Pervomaisk community. This is not just a repair, but a full system upgrade, part of an EU and Nefco programme to restore Ukraine's infrastructure.
Client/Financing
Financed by the European Union and managed by Nefco
Timeline
December 2024 - April 2026
Impact
1,230 MWh annual reduction in electricity consumption
Environmental benefit
Nearly 475 tonnes of CO₂ emissions reduced annually
Providing reliable access to safe drinking water and strengthening the resilience of the local water supply system through modern, energy-efficient treatment technology.
35,000people
provided with access to clean drinking water across the Pervomaisk community, including internally displaced persons.
6,650IDPs
supported with stable access to essential water services
7,000m³/day
treatment capacity ensuring continuous and high-quality water supply
The challenge.
Create.
As of today, a new wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 7,000 m³/day provides high-quality water to approximately 35,000 community residents, including 6,650 internally displaced persons.
The project is based on membrane ultrafiltration technology, a modern solution that ensures consistent water treatment regardless of seasonal changes or river conditions.
The implementation of this project is the result of the coordinated efforts of a large international team. With EU funding and investment support from Nefco, engineering oversight by Egis, and technological solutions provided by the Ukrainian company Ecosoft, the city now has a system that meets stringent European standards. Importantly, the project was realised in close collaboration with the Pervomaisk City Council, which made it possible to stay on schedule and address all the community’s needs, even during challenging times.
Achieve.
In addition to providing clean water, the facility demonstrates impressive efficiency indicators: electricity consumption has been reduced by 1,230 MWh annually. For the region’s environment, this means a reduction of nearly 475 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year, making the project part of Ukraine’s real green recovery.
