ILACO has developed expertise in climate-resilient water technologies and systems, flood protection (dikes and dams), wastewater management, water supply, drainage, sewerage, irrigation, soil and geotechnics, and geohydrology. ILACO has worked on several drinking water projects, offering the following services:
- Technical advice: Developing and implementing a Non-Revenue Water (NRW) program.
- Construction supervision: Overseeing the construction of new distribution lines and the removal of asbestos pipelines.
- Training and monitoring: Supporting the staff of the Suriname Water Company (SWM).
Therefore the following activities has been carried out: inventory of existing water connections, water audits, data analyses and mapping in ArcGIS and ACAD. Works included field surveys. Preparing tender documents and assisting with tender procedures, following IDB policies, for replacing or building new drinking water supply networks.