Water for South Sudan Prepares for the 2026 Operating Season

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - EntSun -- Water for South Sudan (WFSS) is preparing for its upcoming Operating Season in South Sudan, when field teams will carry out water, sanitation and hygiene work in communities across the country.

While the visible work begins when teams reach the field, preparation begins months earlier. Teams assess needs, plan field operations, prepare equipment and vehicles, organize supplies, and use lessons from previous seasons to strengthen the work ahead.

The upcoming Operating Season reflects WFSS's continued commitment to expanding access to reliable water and related services in partnership with communities. The organization is preparing for a season that includes new water wells, well rehabilitations, larger water systems work and sanitation improvements, with field activities shaped by community needs and operational readiness.

That preparation includes more than equipment and logistics. It involves the experience of staff who maintain vehicles and drilling equipment, manage supplies and procurement, coordinate field operations, and adapt when unexpected challenges arise. Each season provides lessons that inform planning for the next.

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For the communities WFSS serves, that preparation has a clear purpose: helping teams arrive ready to carry out planned projects safely, efficiently, and in partnership with local leaders.

Water for South Sudan is sharing a closer look at the people and preparation behind the upcoming Operating Season in its latest story, "Before the First Drop: Why Readiness Matters for the Operating Season." The story highlights the staff whose work begins long before a drilling team reaches a community and explores why readiness is essential to the season ahead.

Read the full story: https://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/blog/before-the-first-drop-why-readiness-matters-for-the-operating-season

The Operating Season is part of Water for South Sudan's ongoing work to improve access to reliable water, sanitation and hygiene services while supporting local ownership and long-term sustainability in South Sudan.