Although a hand dug well had previously been installed in this village, iron-fouling in the groundwater supply resulted in poor water quality. The reddish-brown water was both unpleasing to the eyes and stomachs of the inhabitants of this Wawa village. A slow sand filter was able to treat the water to provide a safe, clean supply. |
Washing the sand before placement The completed filter is connected directly to Time to test it out... After a couple of rinses, the filter is working to the foot pump to make it convenient great - clear, clean water |
The top of the filter after being poured Men cracking stones for the lower level Lines are drawn to let the village technician The path leading up to the village know how much sand to remove every month |
Beginning the block walls and reinforcement Forms for the 3 filter access hatches Completion of the block walls Getting ready to pour the columns |
Even the children helped carry sand View of the village and existing pump Preparing the foundation and blocks Installing the footers and "hard core" base |
Preparing the top reinforcement Sand will be washed on this concrete slab Final plaster work on the outside of the filter Forms for the access hatches on top |
Everybody wanted to try it out I know this little one was happy... Where will your path lead? |