9
Repair and Rehabilitation Procedures
For installing or dismantling a borehole, at least two trained people are required to oversee
and guide the unskilled labour force. The technicians should ensure that they have a com-
plete tool box with all the required tools for installing / dismantling including an extension
rod of about 30-50cm length.
Various steps and tools are used for each step as illustrated in the U2-installation manual,
which is expected to be in the training package (and beyond the scope of this training).
The Roles of the Water User Committee in ensuring the functionality of
the Water Point
Mobilize
community members to participate in water source protection e.g . Building
the fence, and regular cleaning of the surrounding.
Keep an updated list of the
water users
in the community.
Collect and keep contributions towards the construction cost and the O&M funds
Regularly
visit and monitor
the condition and performance of the water point
Verification
of the purchase of materials needed for the repair or maintenance of the
water source.
Pay
for any repairs carried out by a mason or hand pump mechanic.
Supervise and provide
support
to the water source caretakers.
The Roles of the Caretakers
Show people how to use the water point properly
Carry out regular maintenance of the water point e.g. sweeping and slashing around
the borehole.
Keeping record of all the maintenance work carried out on the source either directly
by the caretaker
or by a (HPM) Hand Pump Mechanic, plumber or mason.
Mobilize community members to participate in maintenance activities e.g regular
cleaning of the surrounding of the water source, advice the community on regular
cleaning of containers both for storage and collection.
