why reinvent the wheel if you can just fix it?

A borehole well is a simple hand pump well that typically ranges from 100 ft. to 250 ft. deep. Even though this pumping system is the most common method of water delivery across Africa, the wells include so many moving parts and endure so much wear and tear that many fall into disrepair after only a few years of regular use. By bringing in our crew to disassemble the well, upgrade its hardware, repair what’s broken, and train community members to maintain it, we’re able to bring these wells back to life and prevent similar problems from occuring in the future.

IMPACT: Clean water for 300-500 people

LIFESPAN: 10+ years

COST: $2,000 USD

All materials are sourced in Uganda and installed by our Ugandan crew. Our BHR project cost is turnkey, meaning we’ll get the job done no matter what and never ask you for more.

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mWater allows data to be collected, viewed, analyzed, and shared in real time across 157 countries where it’s used. This gives you & our partners instant access to data collected from the projects you sponsor, including GPS information, photos, survey information, and more.

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