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Drinking water supply

2017

Ghana

Water supplies are still major challenges in Ghana: streams and lakes are heavily polluted and communities of almost 20,000 people only have access to water via old hand pumps. As a result, many (mainly children) spend most of their time queuing for water or people make do with streams of water. These are polluted due to a lack of sufficient and proper sanitation, drinking this causes the most common diseases.

This project addresses several issues. Firstly, a better alternative than the old wells will be provided by providing two mechanised wells with a water tower. The wells will operate on solar panels. Secondly, the water will be brought closer to the community using a water pipeline to central locations within the communities. Thirdly, a dialogue will be held with the population regarding the use of water, hygiene and waste management, so that there is no waste and diseases are avoided and so that the quality of the above-ground water improves. In addition, the water extraction will be mapped out in terms of environmental impact. The water quality of the extracted water will be checked, as well as the influence of the extraction on the land (with regard to agriculture and other soil cultivation). Finally, pumps from previous FOS and COLISO projects will also be checked and possibly repaired (Abenase, Akim Bontodiase, etc.).

Students
Jolien Aerts
Midas Caubergs
Linden
Coach
Steven De Bruyn
Technology manager
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