IMPROVEMENT OF THE DRINKING WATER SUPPLY NETWORK BY STRENGTHENING PRODUCTION USING DRILLING TECHNICS – CASE OF THE MOKALI QUARTER IN THE KIMBANSEKE TOWNSHIP, DR CONGO

Everyone is aware that access to or the search for drinking water is one of the major problems that bother all of humanity. The quarter of MOKALI, in the Kimbanseke township in the Democratic Republic of Congo, also faces challenges in ensuring an adequate supply of drinking water. Current infrastructures, designed several decades ago, are struggling to meet the growing demands of the population. This study focuses on improving the drinking water supply network by strengthening water production through the implementation of advanced drilling technics. Recent studies have highlighted the effectiveness of drilling as a method of accessing deeper aquifers, less prone to contamination and more sustainable over time [1]. In Mokali quarter, the integration of these techniques has not only improved water availability, but also reduced reliance on surface water sources, which are often polluted and unreliable [2],[3]. The use of rotary drilling technology, in particular, has enabled the extraction of high-quality groundwater from depths previously considered inaccessible [3]. The implementation of these technics was coupled with the modernization of the water distribution network, ensuring that the increase in production capacity directly translates into better access for the local population [3],[4]. The results of this study indicate a significant reduction in water shortage incidents and an overall improvement in public health outcomes in Mokali quarter. The success of this project suggests that similar strategies could be applied effectively in other regions facing comparable challenge.