Awer Village – Clean Water for Families in Lamogi Sub-County
Awer Village (Amuru District)
Project Snapshot
Location: Awer village, Palema Parish, Lamogi Sub-County, Amuru District, Uganda
Users Served: 627 community members (285 men and 342 women)
Intervention: Drilled borehole well with hand pump, concrete apron, and upgraded stainless-steel riser pipes
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Status: Completed
Awer Village Before the Well
Before the borehole was drilled, families in Awer village relied on a water hole located about 1 kilometer away. This source was unprotected and unsafe. It exposed residents to waterborne diseases and other health risks.
Even at a relatively short distance, collecting water required daily trips and significant time. This burden often fell on women and children.
What We Built at Awer Village
Drop in the Bucket drilled a borehole well to provide a reliable source of clean groundwater for Awer village. The well was equipped with a standard hand pump, a reinforced concrete apron, and upgraded stainless-steel riser pipes to improve durability and water quality.
This intervention replaced an unsafe water hole with a protected and dependable water source located within the community.
Awer Village Now
Today, families in Awer village have access to clean, safe water closer to their homes. Reliance on an unprotected water hole has been eliminated, reducing the risk of waterborne illness.
Reliable access to clean water improves daily life and supports better health for all 627 community members.
Use & Upkeep
Community members oversee daily use and cleanliness of the borehole. Routine maintenance and first-line repairs are managed locally, with additional technical support coordinated through sub-county and district authorities when required.
Notes
Type: Borehole well with hand pump (community)
Primary users: 627 residents in Awer village, Amuru District, Uganda
Previous source: Unprotected water hole approximately 1 km from the village
Hygiene: Keep the apron clear and properly drained; promote safe water handling and hygiene practices
Related: See water facts for why replacing unsafe water sources with boreholes matters.
