This is one of 20 piped water systems EMW will build in 2006. So far, more than 90 systems have been constructed in central Vietnam.

Bore well with submersible pump, water tower for gravity feed, filter system, piping to each household, water meters.

One phase.

The community, as in all EMW water projects, is heavily involved. After the project is explained, peole vote whether to accept. The project is not started until everyone signs up and purchases their own water meter.

Water managers are brought off-site once a year for training.

The project is financially self-sustaining; all operations and maintenance are covered by user fees, typically about $8 per year per family. Two water managers are hired and trained by EMW.

Water tower: $4,000
Filter system: $3,000
Well: $4,000
Pipe: $9,200
Staff and Admin: $5,353

The community must dig and back fill all pipe trenches, purchase water meters, purchase household plumbing and fixtures.

All maintenance and operating costs, including salaries of water managers, is covered by user fees.