178 Household Filters Distributed in Kagogo
Reported by Consolée UWIMANA, Story written by Amanda MulderIn November, Water Project volunteers distributed 178 SAM3 household filters to families in 14 villages in Kagogo sector.
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.
