Emusembe Church
Project Snapshot
Country: Kenya
GPS Coordinates:
Latitude 0.278883
Longitude 34.693933
Impact:
Total Served: 1000
Status: Completed (?)
Completion Date (or estimate): 04/15/2010
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Our implementing partner noted at the handing over ceremony...
"The community / Church response was so positive and with joy. Members promised to start generating projects with this new water source. They were happy that they will no longer walk miles away looking for dirty water. They really wish The Water Project blessings so that they continue providing other communities that need clean and safe water."
Our partner in the field reported prior to the installation...
"The the community members relied on water supply from a poorly protected spring located fairly far away from their homes (pictured below). They also gathered water from a stream which dries up during dry season and
in otherwise contaminated. This is supplemented by the water collected from roof catchment. These sources are inadequate and are susceptible to vagaries of weather."
A water committee (WATSAN) had been formed and these community members are helping with implementation. They will manage the water project going forward.
Technical Notes:
Geology –The sub-surface geology of the project area comprises of intrusive rock, outcrops of these granite are noted within the vicinity confirming them as the host rock.
Recommended drilling depth – 50 metres
Expected yield – Ranges from 1-2 m3/hr, but this is likely to improve with careful construction and proper well development.
Attached is the photograph showing the drilling process as the 401 PAT drill rig hammers granite rock producing smoke.
Full Well Report is Pending as of April 16th, 2010
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Country Details
Kenya
- Population: 39.8 Million
- Lacking clean water: 43%
- Below poverty line: 50%
- Climate: Varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior
- Languages: English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
- Ethnic Groups:Kikuyu 22%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kalenjin 12%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 6%, other African 15%, non-African (Asian, European, and Arab) 1%
- Life Expectancy: 57 years
- Infant Mortality Rate: 55 deaths per 1000 live births
Partner Profile
Bridge Water Project
BWP staff and crew were originally trained by David Hansen, a retired water engineer from California. David visited Kenya, saw a need, and then recruited and organized this team. He got them equipment and trained them how to use it. He also trained them how to manage their new business.
Today they are drilling at least one well per week. They work in communities they know and help mobilize them. They are able to return and fix broken parts. They are committed to seeing their own people changed when clean water comes.
