Nyapeya (Gulu) — Borehole Well
Project Snapshot
- Location: Nyapeya village, Pugwinyi Parish, Owor Sub-County, Gulu District, northern Uganda
- Community: Nyapeya
- Users Served: Community members in Nyapeya (Gulu District)
- Intervention: Drilled borehole well with hand pump, concrete apron, and upgraded stainless-steel riser pipes
- Depth Drilled: 70 meters
- Yield: 3.06 m³/hr
- Date Drilled: November 13, 2023
- Status: Completed
Before the well
Safe water on-site was not available. Households relied on distant and unreliable water sources, increasing daily workloads and exposure to water-related illness.
What We Built in Nyapeya village
Drop in the Bucket drilled a deep community borehole well and installed a standard hand pump with a reinforced concrete apron and upgraded stainless-steel riser pipes. The depth and yield were designed to support reliable access throughout the year.
Nyapeya now
Clean water is now available within the village for drinking, cooking, and daily hygiene. Collection time has been reduced, supporting school attendance, household routines, and community health.
Use & Upkeep
A Water User Committee oversees daily use and cleanliness. Trained local hand pump technicians handle first-line maintenance and coordinate with sub-county and district authorities when needed.
Notes
- Type: Borehole well with hand pump (community)
- Primary users: Households in Nyapeya, Gulu District
- Hygiene: Keep the apron clear; encourage handwashing at home and public points
- Related: See water facts for why replacing unsafe sources with boreholes matters.
