South Africa: Metsi Vun’We Solar-Powered Water Supply System
South Africa: Metsi Vun’We Solar-Powered Water Supply System
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Status
Ongoing
- Location Clare A Town
In Clare A Town & surroundings, women & girls spend a considerable time each day walking great distances to fetch water from contaminated sources, leading to various illnesses & death. Project aims to provide clean water access through a solar-powered water supply system & train local community to maintain the installations. Key activities:
1/ Drill well & build water tower (10m)
2/ Install solar panels & power a pump
3/ Raise a 10 000L water tank for the groundwater pumped
4/ Dig trenches & install pipes to distribute water, engaging community members to receive skills training + employment (10 men & women)
5/ Build 10 water stations
6/ Install remote monitoring technology to track electricity & water consumption
7/ Provide access up to 30 000L of safe drinking water at any time
8/ Launch communication campaign (Adoption, safe storage & good hygiene practices).
Project NPO: Innovation: Africa
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Promoter
Levona Pegram - Human Resources Generalist and Recruiter, Durban
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Initiate date • Duration
16.09.2025 • 6 months