126 Household Filters Distributed
Reported by Consolée UWIMANA, Story written by Margaret CoolmanWater project team volunteers distributed 126 SAM II filters in the Jarama sector. It is expected that over 550 people will directly benefit from these water filters, with additional 1,100 people benefitting as these filters will be shared with neighboring families.
Location:
| Country: | Rwanda |
| District: | Ngoma |
| Sector: | Jarama |
| Cell: | Kigoma |
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.
