The Water Supply Project in Mongolia aims to solve the problem of a limited and sustainable water supply for Ulaanbaatar.  The project consists of three key parts and must be completed within five years, following The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) guidelines.

Monconsult Ltd, in partnership with Tetra Tech from the United States, has been chosen by the Millennium Challenge Account-Mongolia (MCA) as Program Management Consultants and Construction Supervision (PMC) for the Water Supply Project.

The Consultant service includes a Feasibility study, Environmental and Social Baseline Study, Resettlement policy framework, Consulting and supervision for the Downstream Wells, Wastewater Recycling Activities, and Water Sector Sustainability Activity.

Monconsult Ltd has been providing all local staff, facilities, equipment, translation services and logistics to lead and/or support the program scope of services as described in the Prime contract for the Water Supply Project. 

Downstream Wells Activity: Sustainable Water Supply

This part of the project aims to establish groundwater wellfields in the west, near Biocombinat and Shuvuun. We will treat the water at the Advanced Water Purification Plant (AWPP) to meet drinking water standards. The activity includes two main tasks:

i)Production Well Drilling: Drilling wells, building well houses, and installing pipelines from the wellfields to the AWPP.

ii) AWPP Construction: Building and starting the AWPP, is a crucial step in the water supply chain.

Once completed, the project is expected to supply up to 50 million cubic meters of additional water per year to the city.

Wastewater Recycling Activity: Sustainable Water Management

This initiative improves water management by constructing a recycling plant to further treat wastewater. It includes:

-Wastewater Recycling Plant: Building the recycling facility.

-Pump Stations and Pipelines: Installing pumping stations and pipelines to deliver recycled water to nearby combined heating and power plants (CHPP).

-Internal Piping and Control Systems: Setting up internal piping and control systems for efficient use of recycled wastewater in CHPP-3 and CHPP-4.

This recycling effort is expected to reduce the city’s freshwater demand by 18.3 million cubic meters annually, easing pressure on Ulaanbaatar’s water resources and setting an example for responsible water management in Mongolia.

Water Sector Sustainability Activity

The Water Sector Sustainability Activity aims to ensure long-lasting benefits and support for Ulaanbaatar city’s water and wastewater system under the Millennium Challenge Account-Mongolia Water Compact. It comprises sub-activities:

i) Cost Recovery: Assisting WSRC in evaluating water and wastewater tariffs and preparing rate cases to cover operational costs.

ii) Ger Area Cost Containment: Focusing on reducing costs for providing water in ger areas by upgrading kiosks, adding filling stations, and enhancing coordination.

iii) Utility Operations: Strengthening USUG’s operational capacities through Aqua Rating assessment and partnerships with experienced water utilities.

iv) Industrial Pre-Treatment and Pollution Control: Addressing industrial pollution through source identification, pollution standards, and technical assistance.

v)Public Awareness and Behavior Change: Enhancing communication with stakeholders to promote water resource awareness and responsible use.

These sub-activities work together to ensure the sustainability of Ulaanbaatar’s water system.