Rain Water Harvesting System Built at Methodist Church

Reported by Rebero Jean d'Amour
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February 2021

Rain Water Harvesting System Built at Methodist Church

Reported by Rebero Jean d'Amour, Story written by Amanda Mulder

In February, Water Project volunteers completed a Rain Water Harvest System at the Methodist Church Mugwato. This system will serve 500 people in the surrounding community. After the system was complete, our volunteers spoke with Emmanuel, a church leader. He told us, "This water tank built at our church will be used by church members to clean the church temple, make bricks, and other church activities. It will also serve neighboring people for their domestic activities. Before the installation of the water tank on the church, water from the roof was not collected and could destroy some properties around the church. I am happy for this water tank received and we will protect it to avoid its damage.”

Location:
Country: Rwanda
District: Ngoma
Sector: Rukumberi
Cell: Rubona
Village: Shyembe
Solution:
We place these rainwater collection tanks at centrally-located churches, which shortens the walk for water and improves water quality. Churches sell the water at an affordable rate and use the income to maintain the system. Remaining funds are given to the poorest members of the community for school fees, health insurance, and other basic needs.