Safe Water Project, Eritrea
Location
Eritrea
SDGs Certified
6
Solution Type
Energy Efficiency
Project Type
Carbon Reduction
Fact File
🚰 150,000+ people given access to safe water.
🚰 More than 350 million litres of clean, safe water supplied annually.
🪵 121,975 tonnes of wood used to purify water saved per year.
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About this Project
The Problem
In Eritrea, 81% of the population does not have direct access to clean water. This can lead to health problems and is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the country. Boreholes have been built in many areas, but existing hand pumps are not properly repaired due to poor management and costs. This means that many Eritreans have to burn wood to boil and sanitise their water, resulting in GHG emissions.
The Solution
The project repairs critical water infrastructure, ensuring that hand pumps provide clean, safe water. Special training is given to a Water Resource Committee who can communicate with the team and give ongoing reports on the boreholes. Community members assist technicians, developing their skills for continued maintenance.
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