Panycwala Village – Clean Water for Families in Laroo-Pece Sub-County
Panycwala Village (Gulu District)
Project Snapshot
Location: Panycwala village, Pageya Parish, Laroo-Pece Sub-County, Gulu District, Uganda
Users Served: 636 community members (247 men and 389 women)
Intervention: Drilled borehole well with hand pump, concrete apron, and upgraded stainless-steel riser pipes
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Status: Completed
Panycwala Village Before the Well
Before the borehole was drilled, the only water source for Panycwala village was a waterhole located approximately 1.5 km from the village. This source was unprotected and unsafe, exposing families to waterborne diseases and other health risks.
The distance also added to the daily burden of collecting water, especially for women and children. Time spent walking for unsafe water reduced time for school, work, farming, and rest.
What We Built at Panycwala Village
Drop in the Bucket drilled a borehole well to provide a reliable source of clean groundwater for Panycwala 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 community.
Panycwala Village Now
With clean water now available closer to home, families in Panycwala 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 636 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: 636 residents in Panycwala village, Gulu District, Uganda
Previous source: Unprotected waterhole approximately 1.5 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.
