The iTap Prepaid Water Kiosk, a Malawian invention that delivers potable water to low-income or rural communities without access to clean and pure drinking water, has expanded into Uganda.
The invention by iMOSyS, an information technology company, offers more access to clean and dependable water supplies in the country's peri-urban areas. It functions similarly to an ATM, dispensing water after a swipe.
According to the company, the recent progress highlights how African solutions may have a significant impact beyond their borders and enhance people's lives across the continent.
The iTap machine uses a smart card to store the water credit.
Following payment, the user receives a monetary value from a kiosk representative. The customer then swipes the card on the ATM unit after pressing the button corresponding to the desired amount of water.
It also contains a Water ATM Unit, which enables customers to tap water and manage credits.
The ATM unit's Dashboard has a section for scanning the smart card. It also contains a touch button labelled with 10L, 20L, and 30L volumes, as well as a water management system with a central server invoicing system.
Ultimately, this provides transparency of billing services and eliminates differences in charging systems for the same amount of water consumed.
The automated water kiosks have expanded to Kayunga District in Uganda.
Takondwa Mpoya, marketing and communications officer at iMOSyS, told ITWeb Africa that the latest iTap System Uganda Project - Phase two is an important aspect of the innovative initiative that is transforming how communities receive clean water..
She said: “The iTap project stands as a testament on how African innovation and ingenuity are actively solving real, pressing challenges and dramatically improving lives through smart, automated, and sustainable solutions.”
Mpoya added: “This initiative represents far more than just the deployment of technology – it's fundamentally about human dignity, everyday convenience, and our unwavering commitment to ensuring that every community, regardless of location or economic status, has consistent access to life's most essential and precious resource which is clean water."
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