Th e Water B us iness
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Reduce, ReUse and Recycle The water business and waste management and sanitation go hand in hand. The consumption of bottled water result in another problem, the disposal of plastic bottles, which is another opportunity for entrepreneurs to tap into. Water Business
Bottled Water Bottling Plant Consumers Retailers Figure 2 Bottled Water Value Chain
Recycling Plant
According to WUC 2014/2015 audited financial statement the company customer base grew from 80,000 in 2009 to 355,000 in 2015, representing a phenomenal growth of 344% in six years. 344% increase in Customers in 6 years The growth of commuter towns in the northern part of Gaborone have also birthed independent waste water management services companies who compete for the piece of the pie that has been enjoyed by the main utility over the years. The beauty about waste water is that it can be collected, treated and resold to the same clients making it a very lucrative business. Garden water is also popular among residents who have back gardens. This is borehole water that is sold primarily for small scale gardening. On average households spend approximately P400 every two weeks for 2.5 liters of garden water. With the Gaborone Dam levels at 65% compared to 2017 levels at 99%, WUC will reinstate the water restrictions of portable water which will spur growth and demand for alternative sources of water from independent providers. PROFIT BWP Booming Sector looking at the climate conditions that have resulted in erratic rainfall.
P5 Billion