Safe water Supply
As identified in the needs analysis, due to the lack of safe water in our project site Kanakarayankulam, it was decided to implement a safe water supply project in this area. The details are outlined in the table below.
Project No 4: Safe water Supply project
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The impact goal of supplying safe water | |
– 1200 families in Kanakarayankulam will be able to have access to safe water as drinking water at avery low cost (2 centimes per liter) – Providing irrigation to our agriculture project – Increase the attraction for stop by visitors and tourists to the village – Reducing the living cost of the locals, thus reducing the poverty – Quality safe water would improve the health of the locals – The restaurant Amirthan can get direct access to safe water | |
Project Description | |
Location | Kanakarayankulam |
Project establishment duration | 2024 until 2027 |
Number of beneficiaries to be served | 1200 Family |
Current Status | Project initiation and planning phase |
Number of Job opportunities | Full time permanent employment 4 person |
Cost Estimation and Investment |
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Total estimated start-up cost | CHF 60 000 |
Invested until 2024 | CHF 3 000 for project initiation |
Estimated total operation cost annually | CHF 5 000 |
Current Condition | |
This project is currently in the planning phase for construction and installation. Once the required equipment is purchased, the installation will be completed. In the meanwhile, in 2019, a successful freshwater supply pilot project was implemented in a smaller scale at the Amirthan restaurant. Apart from meeting the restaurant’s needs, a significant number of locals have been benefiting from this initiative. To regulate water consumption, we charge the locals a significantly reduced, yet affordable price. | |
Requirements for Implementing the Water Supply System Since the planning phase has already been completed, the following action plan is necessary to begin the implementation. § Materials: Procure necessary materials such as pipes, pumps, filtration systems, and storage tanks. § Labor: Hire skilled labourers and technicians to carry out the construction and installation work. § Permits: Obtain required permits or approvals from local authorities. § Community Involvement: Engage with the local community to garner support and gather input. § Construction: Construction of storage tank, safe house and staff room. § Installation: including laying pipes, installing pumps, setting up filtration systems and testing. § Monitoring and Maintenance: Establish a system for monitoring the water supply system’s performance and maintenance to ensure its long-term sustainability. The above action plan is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. An estimated investment cost of CHF 60 000 is required.
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