Recharging Groundwater Resources for Water-stressed Farming Communities

Published on October 1, 2026
📍 Pakistan · Asia-Pacific
💡 Proof of concept

Seyrab develops affordable Smart Managed Aquifer Recharge (SMAR) systems that recharge depleted aquifers with excess surface water, helping Pakistan adapt to growing water scarcity.

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Overview

Seyrab builds low-cost Smart Managed Aquifer Recharge (SMAR) systems that replenish aquifers by directing excess surface water underground during periods of surplus. Aquifers are treated as natural water storage reservoirs and seasonal excess water is transformed into a reliable resource strengthening long-term water security. The system combines recharge infrastructure with IoT-enabled dashboards that provide real-time monitoring, alerts, and groundwater accounting. It tracks performance indicators such as recharge volume, groundwater level response, water quality and overall system performance to verify environmental outcomes and support evidence-based decision making. 

At a glance

Organisation

Seyrab Water Systems

Primary sector

Water Management

Innovation stage 💡 Proof of concept
AFCIA Programme UN World Food Programme (WFP) logo

Funding Received

$
AFCIA funding
USD 100,000

Climate impacts addressed

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Drought and water security
Floods
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Erratic rainfall

Project team

Marcus Nield
Marcus Nield
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