Ogony Community – Clean Water for Families in Bardege-Layibi Sub-County
Ogony Community (Gulu District)
Project Snapshot
Location: Ogony community, Ogony A village, Kweyo Parish, Bardege-Layibi Sub-County, Gulu District, Uganda
Users Served: 626 community members (257 men and 369 women)
Intervention: Drilled borehole well with hand pump, concrete apron, and upgraded stainless-steel riser pipes
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Status: Completed
Ogony Community Before the Well
Before the borehole was drilled, the nearest water source for Ogony community was a school borehole located approximately 1 km away. While this source provided cleaner water, it was too far from the community for daily household use.
Without reliable water close to home, families struggled to collect enough water for drinking, cooking, and washing. This often led to households using unsafe alternatives when the school borehole was not practical to access.
What We Built at Ogony Community
Drop in the Bucket drilled a borehole well to provide a reliable source of clean groundwater for Ogony community. 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.
Bringing a protected water source closer reduces reliance on distant water points and supports healthier daily routines for families.
Ogony Community Now
With clean water now available closer to home, families in Ogony community can meet their daily water needs more safely and consistently. Reduced travel time for water collection helps households spend more time on school, work, and farming.
Reliable access to clean water supports better health and reduces dependence on unsafe sources for all 626 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: 626 residents in Ogony community, Gulu District, Uganda
Previous source: School borehole approximately 1 km away (too far for daily use)
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.
