Buwunga Community Water Project

We are thrilled to report that as of this weekend (29 February 2020) there is now clean, potable water running in Buwunga!  The solar-powered pump and water purification point are both up and running, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the team in Uganda.

Over the past 2 months, the team has been hard at work to make this project a reality, including achieving the following key milestones:

• Installing transmission and distribution pipe works;
• Installing 6 solar panels;
• Construction of the water treatment house and installation of treatment equipment;
• Construction of a 2-meter masonry tank base and installation of a 5,000-litre tank;
• Completion of tap stands and connection to the system;
• Connection of treatment equipment to the system
• Provision and installation of the pumping equipment and construction of pump control enclosure.

While water is already flowing to the community, an official ‘launch’ of the waterworks is planned for this weekend (7 March 2020) with the district officials and a representative from the Ugandan Ministry of Water in attendance.  There will be a further training with community members later this month to ensure ongoing maintenance of the project.

The Buwunga Community Water Project now provides access to clean water for ~1,300 people in Buwunga, a disadvantaged community along the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda.  PICC has partnered with Water Mission, Nile Engineering, and, of course, the community of Buwunga to make this project a reality. 

Thank you to the patience and commitment of all of our donors in helping to bring clean water to the community of Buwunga.

Links:

• Residents describe challenges of gathering water from the lake