One hears this truism in many parts of the developing world. Lack of access to clean water is responsible for multiple health issues and limits a community’s potential for growth and prosperity. IDM has completed multiple low-cost projects to provide clean water access including rain-water catchment units and hand developed well construction.
“Water Is Life”
Dependent on Two Annual Rainy Seasons. The Rural Areas Suffer Most During Poor Rainfall – Real Risk of Starvation.
The Disappearing Snowcap. Consequences for Agriculture
Typical Water Source in. Rural Machakos District
Women and Children Typically Carry Heavy. Water Containers Long Distances.
Pools and Springs are Commonly Shared with Livestock. Resulting in Bacteria Contaminated Drinking, Cooking, and Bathing Water.
IDM Assists With. Water Site Construction and Rehabilitation.
Ron Petersen
Late IDM Co-Founder, Board Member and Hydro-Geologist. Testing for Potential Water Sites.
Rabondo is close to Lake Victoria in eastern Kenya. Community Members Help Construct and Operate Wells with the Assistance of IDM Technical Expertise.
SAIWI (Student Association for International Water Issues) is a UNR graduate/undergraduate student group. SAIWI has partnered with IDM on multiple projects throughout the years. The projects have included rainwater catchment units to provide clean water, more formal well construction, water testing, erosion control, and water catchment projects for agriculture. The students from UNR provide a great service to the community while getting hands-on learning and experience. These students are consulting with locals on a well project in Matuu.
Students employed a hand-operated drill that requires cheap local materials.
Rain Water Capture & Storage is an Important Un-Tapped Resource.
Rain Water Catchment System Successfully Installed. Always Interesting!
This was a completed rainwater catchment unit developed at a church site in the Matuu area (northwest of Nairobi).
Another SAIWI/IDM joint project. Erosion is a serious problem in the area. Simple construction of division paths - water directed road to sump ponds that help irrigate crops.
Erosion Control: Students Designed Project and Implemented On-Site.
Water Tank for Rainwater Catchment Storage. Engaging Local Population.
Permanent Water Storage Tank.
First Drilling Site Was Un-Productive.
Steve, UNR Grad Student and Fundi Peter Sila Prepare to Take Water Samples at Local Water Site. Projects Provide Hands-On Learning for U.S. University Students.