The first picture is a mechanized borehole. Water is pumped into the poly tank and then gravity fed down to the taps. The water is sold for a minimal fee (about 5 cents) for a large container that holds about 4 or 5 gallon. This money is put into a bank account so that they can maintain the system and also pay the electricity bill. We are impressed with the wells we visited (done in 2010) and how well they are still working and being maintained. There was only a couple that aren't doing as they should.
The second picture is the cover that was on a hand-dug well. They used to draw water out with a bucket but that contaminates the water. LDS Charities put a new cap on the well with the pump, and that keeps it sanitary. They also clean it all and make a skirt around the well for cleanliness. Part of the contract with the community says that they will keep it clean around the wells.
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