Tukupe Community (Amuru) — Borehole Well
Project Snapshot
- Location: Tukupe community, Payiro West village, Pupwonya North Parish, Atiak Sub-County, Amuru District, northern Uganda
- Community: Tukupe
- Users Served: Community members in Tukupe (Amuru District)
- Intervention: Drilled borehole well with hand pump, concrete apron, and upgraded stainless-steel riser pipes
- Depth Drilled: 54 meters
- Yield: 0.8 m³/hr
- Date Drilled: November 8, 2023
- Status: Completed
Before the well
Safe water on-site was not available. Households in the Tukupe community relied on seasonal and distant water sources, which became especially unreliable during the dry season. Time spent collecting water reduced time available for farming, schooling, and household responsibilities.
What We Built in the Tukupe community
Drop in the Bucket drilled a community borehole well and installed a standard hand pump with a reinforced concrete apron and upgraded stainless-steel riser pipes. The site was selected to provide safe, central access and to support long-term use.
Tukupe now
Clean water is now available within the community for drinking, cooking, and daily hygiene. Collection time has been reduced, and families have a more reliable source of water throughout the year.
Use & Upkeep
A Water User Committee oversees daily use and cleanliness of the borehole. Trained local hand pump technicians handle first-line maintenance 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 the Tukupe community, Amuru 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.
