Sector BriefsCamps & Facilities ManagementNº 05 / 06
Water that goes where you go.
Camps need water fast, in places with no network and for a defined time. A brief on plug-and-play systems that deploy quickly, run quietly and move on.
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Behind every tap, toilet and shower in a camp is a system working quietly to make life easier. When it stops, the work stops with it.
Contractor camps and managed facilities are a particular kind of site. They need fast setup, minimal civil works and water that is safe and compliant from the first day, often far from any municipal network and for a fixed period.
LIVWater designs robust, self-contained systems that deploy where the project goes, scale with the workforce and can be relocated or bought out when the project closes.
The pressure
Fast to set up.
Hard to get right.
A camp concentrates hundreds of people in one place, often overnight, with demand for drinking water, kitchens, showers and sanitation from the first day. There is rarely a network to connect to, and where there is, it may not cope.
Sending a camp’s wastewater to a works that is already failing simply moves the problem downstream. Treating it on site keeps the project in control of its own footprint, and of its welfare obligations to the people who live there.
The model
Self-sufficient
by design.
We deploy decentralised water infrastructure in containerised or prefabricated units: supply treated to drinking standard, wastewater treated and reused, and the whole system monitored remotely.
On larger camps these units form a Green Utility Zone: one self-sufficient service hub where water, wastewater and solar-compatible energy systems sit together. From pressure-stabilised water towers to wastewater reuse units, the result is a discreet, low-maintenance utility that supports operations and protects health without adding to your team’s workload.
Ready to go where you go, and to scale with the operation.
What we deliver
Plug in.
Switch on.
Units arrive skid-mounted or containerised, ready to connect, with the scope covering everything from approvals to operation.
- LIVSupplyAlternative water supply
Containerised treatment of borehole or trucked-in water, with storage and pressurised supply sized to camp population.
Explore LIVSupply - LIVWasteOnsite waste treatment
Onsite wastewater treatment for kitchens, ablutions and laundries, with treated water available for reuse.
Explore LIVWaste - LIVSmartSmart utility management
Remote metering and monitoring, so usage, leaks and quality are visible from head office.
Explore LIVSmart
Included in the scope
- Civil planning and council approvals
- Environmental impact assessments
- Borehole testing, water testing and licensing
- LIVSupply and LIVWaste installed as one system
- Water metering devices, invoicing and billing
- Operation and maintenance: electricity, servicing and parts
Every scope can be financed three ways. Under Owner-Operator we fund, own and run the system and you pay a predictable service fee, with no upfront capital. Rent to Own also needs no upfront capital and transfers the asset to you at the end of the term. Outright Purchase is a capital purchase: the system is yours from commissioning, and we can still operate it under a service level agreement.
Where it works
Remote, temporary,
high-use.
Plug-and-play modular units work in isolated and off-grid environments, at ground level with minimal setup time. All systems are solar-compatible and can be monitored remotely.
- 01
Mining exploration camps
Self-contained supply and sanitation far from any network.
- 02
Construction site villages
Water for the workforce for the life of the build.
- 03
Road, pipeline and renewable energy camps
Units that relocate as the project advances.
- 04
Large buildings and campuses
Facilities management with metered, monitored water.
- 05
Military, emergency and NGO bases
Rapid deployment where safe water is the first need.
What changes
Continuity for the project,
comfort for the people.
We don’t just deliver clean water. We support healthier, safer and more comfortable living for everyone on the ground, and a project that stays on programme.
For contractors, mining firms, developers and NGOs
- Plug-and-play deploymentUnits ready to connect, with minimal civil works.
- Full water-cycle managementSupply, treatment and reuse from one partner.
- Low maintenance and downtimeRobust units with remote monitoring and standby support.
- Worker welfare and ESGSafe water and sanitation you can report on.
- Project continuityWater that never holds up the programme.
- Competitive advantageA camp offer that wins tenders and keeps crews.
For residents, workers and staff
- Reliable water, anytimeThrough every shift and every season.
- Health protectionTreated water and hygienic sanitation.
- Sustainable livingWater reused, not wasted.
- Peace of mindSafe water even at the most remote site.
- Comfort and convenienceHot showers and working facilities after a long day.
How a project runs
From brief
to close-out.
- 01
Site survey or project brief
We assess the location, population and duration of operation.
- 02
Design and engineering integration
Technologies matched to the water source, use and waste profile.
- 03
Deployment and installation
Rapid delivery as containerised or skid-mounted, plug-in ready units.
- 04
Training and maintenance support
Local teams trained for basic operation, with optional standby services.
- 05
Decommissioning or relocation
At close-out, systems are relocated, repurposed or bought out.
Compliance
Health, safety
and environment.
Water infrastructure is regulated, even on a temporary site. We make sure the camp is covered for the relevant approvals from set-up to close-out, and that the monitoring record supports your health, safety and environmental reporting.
- Potable water quality testingSANS 241 drinking water standard
- Wastewater quality standardsTreatment to the limits for discharge or reuse
- Environmental and groundwater protectionOn-site impact assessment and monitoring
- Operational monitoring reportsFrom LIVSmart data
- Water usage audits and leak detectionConsumption tracked by meter and by building
Next step
Ready to take control
of your water?
Tell us about your site. We’ll design a system tailored to your demand, your compliance obligations and your balance sheet.
Sources
Where the numbers come from
- Infrastructure News, reporting DWS, Green Drop Report: the state of wastewater in numbers (2025 Green Drop Report), 2026
The series
More sector briefs.
Six sectors, one approach: water secured, treated and managed where it is used.
