Sireg Hydros recently carried out a critical field intervention under extreme conditions in Eritrea, supporting an orphanage in the province of Massawa, located in a highly complex hydrogeological area along the Red Sea.

Demonstrating its long-standing commitment to supporting clients across the globe — wherever they may be — the company restored the HYDROS SW 36 TD desalination plant installed at an orphanage in the village of Gerhard, near Massawa, right above a salt flat.

The reverse osmosis system — one of the most effective technologies for transforming saltwater into safe drinking water — had stopped working due to the exceptionally high salinity of the feed water. The membranes were severely damaged, and the original pump could no longer sustain the pressure required to cope with extreme electrical conductivity levels exceeding 50,000 µS/cm — typical of seawater, but in this case even higher due to the salt flat beneath the installation.

The intervention included replacing the osmotic membranes, installing a new high-pressure pump, and performing a full system check-up.

Thanks to the repair, the plant is now fully operational again, producing up to 750 liters of clean water per hour — half of its maximum design capacity (1,500 l/h). A significant result, especially especially considering the harsh environmental conditions and the vital support it provides to the orphanage and the surrounding community.