154 SAM3 Household Filters Distributed
Reported by Consolée UWIMANA, Story written by Amanda MulderWater Project volunteers distributed 154 household filters in the villages of Dufatanye and Duterimbere in Jarama sector in November of 2022.
Location:
Country: | Rwanda |
District: | Ngoma |
Sector: | Jarama |
Cell: | Jarama |
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.