Project
OMUKISA water
01. Actual context
The area where the Omukisa center is located only has this public well:
Problems
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It does not have enough extraction capacity.
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It dries up often.
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There are long waiting lines.
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It is far away.
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The water is not always in good condition.
There are 6 months drought in Uganda.
And when it does rain, only few people have rainwater collection and storage systems.
02. Objectives
Build a well with a solar-powered pump in Omukisa.
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Store water in a tank and distribute it by gravity.
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Work with local labor and local resources.
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Raise awareness and generate citizen participation.
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The community will be able to use the water from the well for FREE and WHENEVER they need it.
03. Planning and budget
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
Previous study
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Hydrogeological study, to know the exact point where the drilling will be carried out and the type of soil.................................................................................
Arrival of Blanca and Anna to Iganga........................................................................
Drilling..........................................................................................................................
Pumping test...............................................................................................................
Water quality test ......................................................................................................
Support construction of the water tanks................................................................
Placing the water tanks .............................................................................................
Installation of the pump.............................................................................................
Installation of solar panels.........................................................................................
Sealing of the well.......................................................................................................
Assembly of the distribution system........................................................................
Return of Blanca and Anna to Spain.........................................................................
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Study and evaluation of the impact
Recording and disclosure of results
430€
1,000€
2,560€
500€
500€
1,500€
830€
900€
2,860€
394€
2,295€
1,000€
Administrative costs............
14,769€
1,726€â€‹
16,495€
04. Final degree projects
Anna: Water extraction with Stirling engine.
Blanca: Water treatment with green filters.