Funded by Global Water Trust, The Blair Family Foundation, Bob Easter & D Mooers, The Samburu Project drilled and installed a shallow well equipped with a handpump in this community.
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Stephanie Ng of The Samburu ProjectImplementation Status: completed Mon 14 May 2012, Over 12 Years ago
Stephanie Ng's Visit- May 2012
When we arrived to Lopesiwo 1 Well, only a few warriours were present. Though they were unable to answer most of our questions, they did tell us that more than 1,000 people benefit from this well and whereas women used to walk at least two hours each day in search of water, it now only takes them 5 minutes to come to the well.
Thankfully Paul, the person in charge of well maintenance, was accompanying all our visits. He told me that about two weeks ago during this rainy season, there was a big flood. It was at least three feet tall and very powerful. It swept through this entire area. Whereas the well used to have a very durable bush fence encircling it, it was swept away by the flood. Even part of the slab foundation broke off due to the flood.
On a positive note, Paul said that this is his favorite well because it was one of the first wells drilled but has never had a major issue.
There was a minor issue a couple of years ago with the rubber but Paul was able to easily fix it. The water volume is incredible; there is a lot of water and you do not need to pump a lot in order for the water to come up.
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Heidi Sheppard of The Samburu ProjectImplementation Status: completed Sun 12 Jun 2011, Over 13 Years ago
June 2011 Update by Paalo Lekuuk
Routine visit and well is functional.
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Heidi Sheppard of The Samburu ProjectImplementation Status: completed Sat 26 Feb 2011, Almost 14 Years ago
Kristen Kosinski's Visit - February 2011
Below is the information Kristen gathered on this visit:
-Well was not functioning due to broken rubber (Paul replaced rubber 2.28.11) .
-Fencing needs to be replaced.
-Original pump replaced in March 2010.-
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- Impact Assessment (M&E) Phase Project completed on 15 Jul, 2006 Implementation Phase
- Implementation Phase Project started on 1 Jul, 2006 Preparation Phase
Funded by Global Water Trust, The Blair Family Foundation, Bob Easter & D Mooers, The Samburu Project drilled and installed a shallow well equipped with a handpump in this community.
Sustainability
Creating and measuring long-term impact
The community agrees by contract to pay for maintenance costs. Each well committee collects approximately $250 per year for this purpose. In order to ensure well functionality and monitor its use, The Samburu Project spends approximately $160 per year per well. This comes from our general fund which is maintained by individual donations.
Impact
People Impacted: 750
People Getting Safe Drinking Water: 750
People Getting Sanitation: 750
Maintenance/Operating Costs Annual, in US$: $410
Creating and measuring long-term impact
The community agrees by contract to pay for maintenance costs. Each well committee collects approximately $250 per year for this purpose. In order to ensure well functionality and monitor its use, The Samburu Project spends approximately $160 per year per well. This comes from our general fund which is maintained by individual donations.
Funding
- funded:
- $10,000
- Community:
- $1,850
- Final Cost:
- $11,850