Water is not only essential for life it can also be the carrier of disease and breeding ground for mosquitoes. In this part of Uganda, rainfall is adequate, and until recently the water sources were used by humans for drinking, washing and animals. It was also one of the breeding places for mosquitoes. The programme will ensure that every village has a clean water supply from boreholes and this is being supplemented by rain water harvesting.

-  Water bore-holes
-  Rainwater harvesting

Water bore-holes
Water bore holes are the primary source of clean water for villages in the Sekamuli parish. The bore holes can vary in depth depending on the reliability of the aquifer under the ground. For a sustainable supply of water throughout the dry season a deep bore hole is preferred. Although clean as an important safety measure the water from this source needs to be boiled before it can be drunk. In order to maintain and sustain the well, each community elects a water committee that is responsible for controlling the use of the well and its maintenance.

Up until mid 2010 the Healthy Vine Trust has installed 9 operational water bore holes. 3 more are planned for 2011.

Rainwater harvesting
For houses outside the main village and for large buildings requiring their own water supply, Rainwater Harvesting is the preferred option. Rainwater Harvesting is the collection of rain water off the roofs of buildings and storing it in closed containers (houses) or underground storage tanks (large buildings). As for water from bore-holes, this water needs to be boiled and filtered before it can be drunk.

Up until mid 2010 the Healthy Vine Trust has installed a large Rainwater Harvesting installation for Sekamuli Health Centre. In 2011 it is planned to install an additional large unit for a school and commence a programme of household units for outlying families.

For more information on our water project in Sekamuli you can download this pdf-file: Water in Sekamuli

borehole in Mputte

well drilling

well in Mputte