1) Drilling of boreholes

In spite of the drilled boreholes in Northern Uganda, it was observed that some areas of Adjumani District, both among nationals and refugees, had inadequate coverage of safe water due to low ground water potential. This need was met by drilling of additional boreholes, protection of viable springs and rehabilitation of existing boreholes. During the year 2003 a total of four boreholes have been drilled in Adjumani among the nationals and refugees. While all concentration is towards the refugees in Adjumani and Moyo, the drilling department also managed to drill 5 boreholes in Arua under contract with World Vision International. The team also managed to drill 15 boreholes in Nimule, Southern Sudan, under the contract with American Refugee Committee (ARC).

2) Rehabilitation of boreholes

One of the major activities during the year 2003 was to rehabilitate old existing boreholes. It included fishing out pipes, reconstruction of platforms and major replacement of pump parts. This was jointly undertaken by IAS water team and the community based human resource, the Community Based Pump Mechanics (CBPM). CBPM has the responsibility for all minor pump repairs in their local areas while IAS water team is involved in major repairs like fishing out pipes, flushing of boreholes and platform reconstruction. A total of 27 boreholes where rehabilitated in Adjumani District in Northern Uganda. The beneficiaries in the local community contributed with local materials like stones, sand and unskilled labour. The establishment of water user fee for each water source is a step forward in creating long-term sustainability of the already existing water points.

3) Water quality analysis

Before handing over any complete borehole and during the rain season period, each borehole needs water quality testing in order to make sure that the water is safe for human consumption. This is done every year and involves chemical/bacteriological testing and analysis of the water source. Last year, IAS carried out testing and analysis of 19 boreholes.

4) Maintenance and repairs

Maintenance and repair of water points have been other activities that IAS has carried out during 2003. The existence and sustainability of old water points depends largely on the level of care and management, both by the organisation that provides safe water and the beneficiary community. These management activities includes assessment of existing water points and replacement of old pump parts.

For all major repairs IAS water team has provided pump parts like main raiser pipes, connecting rods, sealing rings and chains. The minor repairs are handled by the 27 Community Based Pump Mechanics (CBPM) that are based in the Adjumani area. The CBPM are neither employed by IAS or paid by the the organisation. Instead they are paid by the beneficiary community for the amount of work done and other forms of payment like incentives are decided upon by the water users. This amount varies between 5,000 - 15,000 USH, depending on the lively hood of the villages and settlements. During the year, 2003 IAS water team has maintained and repaired 98 boreholes.

1) Latrine construction

Latrine constructions at schools and health centers was part of the IAS sanitation activities in the year 2003. During our assessment in December 2001 it was realised that most of the schools did not meet the national standard of 1 stance to 25 girls and 1 stance to 40 boys. In 2003, IAS constructed a total of 11 latrine blocks with a total of 44 stances in schools and health centers in Northern Uganda.

Application data

Minimum bore size ... 100 mm.
Internal dia. of Cylinder ... 50 mm
Stroke length ... 225±3 mm.
Average discharge per stroke ... 17 liters per minute of 40 strokes.
Operating depth (approx.) ... up to 45 meters.

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Application data

Duty ... Used in bore well with static water level ranging from 12 meters to 33 meters.
Stroke length ... 125 ± 4 mm.
Discharge ... 17 liters per minute of 40 strokes.

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Statement by Secretary General Kofi Annan
United Nations Press Release, 03/22/01