Water Treatment for Apartments, Estates and Gated Communities in Kenya
- Whole building: filter + UV
- Softener if water is hard
- RO for drinking water
- Clean tanks; meter fairly
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Step 1: Test the Water
Test the borehole or municipal supply for TDS, hardness, iron and bacteria (testing guide). The results decide which stages you need.
Step 2: Whole-Building Treatment
| Problem | Stage |
|---|---|
| Dirt, sand, cloudiness | Sediment / FRP media filter |
| Iron, rotten-egg smell | Iron removal filter (iron guide) |
| Hard water, scale on heaters | Water softener |
| Germs | UV sterilizer or chlorination |
Frp filter tankKSh 24,000
1 T/H 0844 H-Tech Water Softener MachineKSh 60,400
2 T/H 1254 H-Tech Water Softener MachineKSh 95,000
H-Tech 6GPM 25W UV SterilizerKSh 13,000
H-Tech 12GPM 55W UV SterilizerKSh 40,000| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Frp filter tank | KSh 24,000 |
| 1 T/H 0844 H-Tech Water Softener Machine | KSh 60,400 |
| 2 T/H 1254 H-Tech Water Softener Machine | KSh 95,000 |
| H-Tech 6GPM 25W UV Sterilizer | KSh 13,000 |
| H-Tech 12GPM 55W UV Sterilizer | KSh 40,000 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 11 October 2026).
Step 3: Drinking Water
Treating all the water to drinking standard with RO is costly. Many blocks fit an RO plant feeding a residents’ refill point or a small water vending machine, so residents pay per litre.
Htech 250LPH RO PURIFIERKSh 290,000
H-Tech 2-Channel Water Refilling Station | Digital Water Vending MachineKSh 110,000
100 LITTERS WATER VENDING ATMKSh 120,000| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Htech 250LPH RO PURIFIER | KSh 290,000 |
| H-Tech 2-Channel Water Refilling Station | Digital Water Vending Machine | KSh 110,000 |
| 100 LITTERS WATER VENDING ATM | KSh 120,000 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 11 October 2026).
Step 4: Tanks and Pressure
- Clean storage tanks every 6–12 months (tank cleaning).
- Use booster pumps sized to the building height (booster pump guide).
Step 5: Share Costs Fairly
Prepaid water meters let each unit pay for what it uses: prepaid meters for apartments and the cost recovery calculator.
Sizing Example
A 24-unit block using about 400 litres per unit per day needs about 9,600 litres a day of treated water. Size filters and the UV by flow rate (litres per minute at peak), not just daily volume (UV size calculator).
Watch: RO purifiers and water ATMs
Frequently asked questions
How do apartments treat borehole water?
With sediment and media filters, iron removal if needed, a softener for hard water, and UV or chlorine for germs.
Should the whole building get RO water?
Usually not; RO for drinking water at a refill point is cheaper.
How often should apartment tanks be cleaned?
Every 6–12 months, or sooner if water quality drops.
How do landlords share water costs?
Prepaid water meters charge each unit for what it uses.
What size UV do I need for an apartment?
Size by peak flow rate; use the UV size calculator.