Luampa Borehole

Luampa, Zambia

Rehabilitating Boreholes

Boreholes can break down for a number of reasons and fixing or ‘rehabilitating’ them is a very cost effective way to provide clean water.

Aim of the project

This project aimed to return clean water to more than 4300 people in 12 communities, 1 school with 1021 pupils and a market with many visitors.  Also to improve hygiene and sanitation through training.

What we did

  • Rehabilitated 14 boreholes.
  • Trained 140 water and sanitation committee members, 10 from each community.
  • Trained 8 pump menders.
  • Trained 13 members of the school health club to promote good hygiene practices.

Outcomes

  • Thousands of people have access to clean water.
  • Improved hygiene practices are carried out following training.
  • Increased attendance at school especially for mature girls.
  • Reduced the incidence of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea.
  • Empowered communities to take ownership of their water point and their well being.