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Deal #3433 Version #60926
Senegal
Created at
2013-03-22
Last update
2014-04-03
Last full update
2022-06-21
Water extraction envisaged
Water extraction envisaged
Yes
Comment on water extraction envisaged
Irrigation channels have been built, which has led to the death of three children from the community during 2013.
Source of water extraction
Source of water extraction
Lake, Surface water
Comment on source of water extraction
Water is obtained from Lake Guiers.
How much water is extracted?
Comment on how much water is extracted
The lake from which water is extracted supplies 65% of the population in Dakar, and is already threatened with pollution.An impact study was not conducted on the lake prior to water extraction by the company. There has been an increase in pressure on the water resources in the area with the company present.