Lakwatomer Korga Village – Clean Water for Families in Koro Sub-County
Lakwatomer Korga Village (Omoro District)
Project Snapshot
Location: Lakwatomer Korga village, Lakwatomer A village, Ibakara Parish, Koro Sub-County, Omoro District, Uganda
Users Served: 685 community members (287 men and 398 women)
Intervention: Drilled borehole well with hand pump, concrete apron, and upgraded stainless-steel riser pipes
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Status: Completed
Lakwatomer Korga Village Before the Well
Before the borehole was drilled, families in Lakwatomer Korga village relied on a water hole located about 1 kilometer away. This unprotected source was the community’s only option for drinking, cooking, and washing.
Because the water hole was exposed to contamination, families faced ongoing health risks. Even at a relatively short distance, collecting unsafe water required daily trips and significant time, especially for women and children.
What We Built at Lakwatomer Korga Village
Drop in the Bucket drilled a borehole well to provide a reliable source of clean groundwater for Lakwatomer Korga 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.
Lakwatomer Korga Village Now
Today, families in Lakwatomer Korga 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 supports better health and improves daily life for all 685 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: 685 residents in Lakwatomer Korga village, Omoro 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.
