Volunteers Conduct July Systems Checks
Reported by Rebero Jean d'Amour, Story written by Amanda MulderIn July 2020, Water Project volunteers checked and did general backwashing for 10 SAM2 community filters installed at health centers and schools in the sectors of Rilima, Gashora and Mwogo.
In addition, Water Project volunteers visited 239 homes with SAM3 and slow sand household filters; and 12 churches with rain water harvest systems. All visited systems were found well-functioning.
Location:
| Country: | Rwanda |
| District: | Bugesera |
| Sector: | Rilima |
| Cell: | Kabeza |
| Village: | Gako |
Solution:
SAM2 (Sand And Membrane) filters are large capacity solutions with a 10-year-plus lifespan. A SAM2 requires no electricity or fuel and has no moving parts, making it the ideal solution for rural areas. Schools and Health Clinics are trained how to use and maintain the filter, empowering them to be self-sufficient and address their own needs.
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