201 SAM3 Filters Distributed in Kagogo
Reported by Consolée UWIMANA, Story written by Margaret CoolmanWater Project volunteers were able to assemble and distribute 201 SAM3 household filters in Kagogo sector, including Musara village and Gitare village.
Location:
| Country: | Rwanda |
| District: | Burera |
| Sector: | Kagogo |
| Cell: | Nyamabuye |
Solution:
SAM3 (Sand And Membrane) filters are placed in households for a family and their neighbors. They meet WHO's standards and requires no electricity to function, making it ideal for rural communities. Each family receives extensive training and ongoing volnteer support to maintain the filter for it's 10-year-plus lifespan.
