Clean Water Project

Description

This project seeks to expand access to clean, reliable, and locally managed drinking water for roughly 400–500 people in a rural community. After household surveys, discussions with community leadership, and a community‑led prioritization process, residents identified improved water access as their most urgent need. Their request reflected not only the need for better infrastructure, but also a strong interest in managing and maintaining a system they could oversee themselves.

The existing shared borehole frequently fails to meet demand, often runs short, and produces water with visible sediment, raising concerns among residents. To address these issues, the project will support a new system that includes a 40‑meter borehole, a pump powered primarily by solar energy with gas‑powered backup, two elevated 5,000‑liter storage tanks installed on a community‑supplied tower, about 600 meters of distribution piping, and five communal taps positioned for convenient access.

Community members are contributing 25 percent of the project value through labor, land, the water tower, and a direct financial investment. Ongoing household contributions will support long‑term maintenance and repairs. At its center, this project is an investment in local ownership, stronger community governance, and a secure water source shaped and supported by the community itself.