Physical factors contributing to rural water supply functionality performance in Uganda

Owor, M.; Fallas, H.C.; MacAllister, D.J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8893-9634; Okullo, J.; Katusiime, F.; Berochan, G.; Whaley, L.; Banks, E.; Casey, V.; MacDonald, A.M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6636-1499. 2019 Physical factors contributing to rural water supply functionality performance in Uganda. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 24pp. (OR/19/056) (Unpublished)

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Abstract/Summary

This report communicates the findings generated from one of the project surveys – deconstruction and forensic analysis of 50 individual water points in Uganda. The report presents the new data generated to Uganda’s groundwater resource potential; the nature and condition of hand-pump borehole installations; and the significance of both of these factors to service performance. Based on the evidence collected, the main physical factors affecting functionality performance within Uganda are the poor condition of handpump components, and the complex aquifer resource. The impact of these factors can be mitigated through appropriate material choice for handpump components (non GI), increased investment in borehole siting and testing, and adequate accessibility to repairs and maintenance capacity with breakdowns. These factors should not be considered to be the only driving forces of functionality outcomes in these regions of Uganda, however, and the results of this survey need to be examined alongside the wider project findings. Wider institutional arrangements, resources and dynamics, are likely to play a significant role in the implementation of appropriate borehole construction, siting and design; procurement processes; and the management capacity available for water points at national to local levels.

Item Type:	Publication - Report
Funders/Sponsors:	British Geological Survey, UPGro
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:	This item has been internally reviewed, but not externally peer-reviewed.
Additional Keywords:	GroundwaterBGS, Groundwater, International development
Date made live:	24 Feb 2020 11:39 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/527019

Item Type:

Publication - Report

Funders/Sponsors:

British Geological Survey, UPGro

Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:

This item has been internally reviewed, but not externally peer-reviewed.

Additional Keywords:

GroundwaterBGS, Groundwater, International development

Date made live:

24 Feb 2020 11:39 +0 (UTC)

URI:

https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/527019