Angaba (Dutdut, Koro) — Borehole Well
Dutdut borehole well — Project Snapshot
- Location: Angaba village, Lagara Parish, Koro Sub-county, Omoro District, Uganda
- Community: Angaba / Dutdut
- Users Served: 186 adults and village children
- Intervention: Drilled borehole well with hand pump, concrete apron, and upgraded stainless-steel riser pipes
- Status: Completed
- Depth Drilled: 50 m
- Yield (Pump Test): 3.4 m³/hour (≈ 3,400 liters/hour)
Before
Before the well, the residents relied on unclean water sources – water from ditches and several waterholes—locally known as unprotected wells. There were sources of clean water within walking distance of the village, so families fetched from exposed, frequently contaminated pools.
What We Built for Dutdut village
Drop in the Bucket drilled a 50-meter borehole and installed a community-standard hand pump with a reinforced concrete apron and upgraded stainless-steel riser pipes. The site was chosen for central, safe access and straightforward upkeep. Pump testing confirmed a sustainable yield of 3.4 m³ per hour.
The water situation now at Dutdut
Clean water is now available in the village for drinking, cooking, and daily hygiene. Collection time is reduced, health risks from the waterholes are removed, and households have a predictable nearby source.
Use & Upkeep
A Water User Committee oversees daily use and cleanliness. Trained local hand pump technicians handle first-line repairs and escalate to sub-county/district authorities as needed.
Notes
- Type: Borehole well with hand pump (community)
- Primary users: Households in Angaba (Dutdut), Koro Sub-county
- Hygiene: Keep the apron clear; encourage handwashing at home and public points
- Related: See water facts for why replacing waterholes with boreholes matters.
