Loyoboo Lukome Village – Clean Water for Families in Bungatira Sub-County
Loyoboo Lukome Village (Gulu District)
Project Snapshot
Location: Loyoboo Lukome village, Atiaba Parish, Bungatira Sub-County, Gulu District, Uganda
Users Served: 380 community members (136 men and 244 women)
Intervention: Drilled borehole well with hand pump, concrete apron, and upgraded stainless-steel riser pipes
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Status: Completed
Loyoboo Lukome Village Before the Well
Before the borehole was drilled, families in Loyoboo Lukome village relied on a waterhole located approximately 2.5 km from the village. This source was unprotected and unsafe, exposing residents to waterborne diseases and other health risks.
The long distance placed a heavy burden on women and children, who were responsible for collecting water each day. Time spent walking for unsafe water reduced time for household work, farming, school, and rest.
What We Built at Loyoboo Lukome Village
Drop in the Bucket drilled a borehole well to provide a reliable source of clean groundwater for Loyoboo Lukome 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 a distant and unsafe waterhole with a protected water source located within the village.
Loyoboo Lukome Village Now
With clean water now available closer to home, families in Loyoboo Lukome village can collect water more safely and consistently. Reduced travel time for water collection helps households keep up with daily responsibilities and hygiene needs.
Reliable access to clean water supports better health and improves daily life for all 380 residents.
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: 380 residents in Loyoboo Lukome village, Gulu District, Uganda
Previous source: Unprotected waterhole approximately 2.5 km from the village
Hygiene: Keep the apron clear and drained; encourage safe water handling and hygiene practices
Related: See water facts for why replacing unsafe or unreliable water sources with boreholes matters.