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Bringing clean, reliable, solar-powered water to the community of Umualanchara Amizi, Olokoro, Umuahia, Abia State — transforming health, dignity, and opportunity.
| Project | Community | LGA / State | NGO Implementing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundfos Solar-Water Scheme for Sustainable Life Program (Ongoing) | Umualanchara Amizi, Olokoro | Umuahia South LGA Abia State |
Integrated Rural Aid Foundation (IRAID) |
| Fully Funded By POUL DUE JENSEN / GRUNDFOS FOUNDATION — Denmark | |||
For years, the people of Umualanchara Amizi faced daily challenges with access to clean, safe water — a basic necessity essential to healthy living and community development.
Community members depended on rainwater and a distant seasonal stream that dried up during the dry season. For many families, obtaining water meant travelling long distances before dawn, spending hours fetching from open, contaminated sources.
The stream fetching method resulted in widespread waterborne diseases including diarrhoea, typhoid, and skin infections — particularly affecting women and children who bore the burden of collection.
A fully mechanised solar-powered water system, built to last and designed for community self-management.
Drilling Method: Mechanised Rotary
Drilling Depth: ~137 metres
Type: Fully Mechanised Borehole
From site mapping to pump testing — a rigorous, community-involved construction process.
The perimeter fencing area was professionally mapped out and the site was fully prepared before drilling commenced. Community members were briefed and engaged from the outset.
Mechanised rotary drilling was carried out to a depth of approximately 137 metres. Soil samples were collected at regular intervals to assess geology and water quality.
The borehole was professionally cased and compressed to secure the well structure and prevent surface contamination from entering the water column.
Riser pipes were installed and pump testing conducted to confirm water yield and quality. Community members gathered to witness the first flow — an emotional milestone for Umualanchara Amizi.
As of April 2026, work is well underway. Two phases are complete; distribution infrastructure and filtration are at 50%.
From construction to ownership — the community of Umualanchara Amizi is at the heart of every step.
Community members actively participated during construction, supporting site work and local logistics throughout the project timeline.
Women were trained on hygiene and basic maintenance of the solar water scheme (April 15–17, 2026, at Umuifeze Civic Hall). Additional virtual training by the Grundfos Technical Team is planned for the Project Management Committee.
A local Water Management Committee has been established and will be trained by the Grundfos Technical Team to oversee post-commission daily operation, ensuring long-term sustainability and accountability.
"Before this project, our women woke before dawn to fetch water from a distant stream."
Community Member, Umualanchara Amizi
The Community Management Committee will be trained by the Grundfos Technical Team to oversee post-commission daily operations, ensuring the facility remains functional for generations.
A structured maintenance plan is in place, with trained community members responsible for routine upkeep — reducing dependency on external technical support.
The installed CCTV system will enable remote monitoring and long-term accountability of the solar water infrastructure, protecting the community's investment.
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