Angaba (Dutdut, Omoro) — 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 was drilled, residents relied on unclean water sources—water from ditches and several waterholes locally known as unprotected wells. Although cleaner water sources existed farther away, families often collected water from exposed, frequently contaminated pools closer to the village.
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 selected to provide central, safe access and allow for straightforward upkeep.
Pump testing confirmed a sustainable yield of 3.4 cubic meters per hour.
The Water Situation Now at Dutdut
Clean water is now available within the village for drinking, cooking, and daily hygiene. Collection time has been reduced, health risks from contaminated waterholes have been eliminated, and households now have a predictable, nearby source of safe water.
Use & Upkeep
A Water User Committee oversees daily use and cleanliness of the borehole. Trained local hand pump technicians handle first-line repairs and coordinate with sub-county and district authorities when additional support is required.
Notes
- Type: Borehole well with hand pump (community)
- Primary users: Households in Angaba (Dutdut), Koro Sub-county, Omoro District
- Hygiene: Keep the apron clear; encourage handwashing at home and public points
- Related: See water facts for why replacing waterholes with boreholes matters
