DuPont Water Solutions commissioned a new multi‑technology water treatment plant in Baringo, Kenya, on March 30 2026. The facility uses DuPont’s IntegraTec ultrafiltration modules and FilmTec reverse osmosis elements to remove fluoride and other contaminants from Lake Baringo water.
The plant, built in partnership with ChildFund and local authorities, will supply clean drinking water to the rural community of Kampi Ya Samaki and is projected to serve up to 20,000 residents through 1,500 households, three schools, and a health facility. The project is part of DuPont’s broader effort to deploy its water purification technologies in underserved regions of Africa and Zambia.
Fluoride contamination in Lake Baringo can reach levels up to 10 times the WHO guideline of 1.5 mg/L, causing dental and skeletal fluorosis. The new plant will reduce fluoride concentrations to safe levels, improving health outcomes and reducing medical costs for the local population.
DuPont’s water solutions segment is a growing part of the company’s portfolio. In Q4 2025, the segment generated $1.7 billion in net sales, flat year‑over‑year, and an adjusted EPS of $0.46. The full‑year 2025 net sales were $6.8 billion, up 2% YoY, with an adjusted EPS of $1.68. The company is in the process of separating its water business into an independent entity by spring 2026, and the Baringo plant demonstrates the value and scalability of the technology that will underpin the spin‑off.
"Our collaboration with ChildFund shows what’s possible when advanced water treatment technologies are paired with deep technical expertise—and applied with purpose," said Alex Lane, Regional Commercial Director for DuPont Water Solutions in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. "Beyond delivering safe drinking water, the project is expected to unlock broad social and economic gains—from better health outcomes and reduced medical costs to stronger school attendance—especially for women and girls," added Alex Mucheru, project lead for DuPont Water Solutions. "This project delivers a replicable approach that can be deployed quickly to help more communities gain access to clean, healthy drinking water," Mucheru added.
The plant’s deployment aligns with DuPont’s strategy to expand its water solutions portfolio in emerging markets, positioning the company to capture growing demand for safe drinking water in regions with high fluoride contamination. The project also serves as a showcase for DuPont’s technology ahead of the upcoming spin‑off, reinforcing investor confidence in the water business’s future growth prospects.
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