ommunity Service Project: Drinking Water Development
Project Title:
"Clean Water, Healthy Lives: Community Drinking Water Initiative"
1. Project Overview:
Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right, yet many communities still face
shortages, contamination, or lack of infrastructure. This community service project aims to
develop sustainable, safe drinking water sources to improve public health and empower
communities.
2. Objectives:
Provide clean, safe, and sustainable drinking water to the community.
Educate the community on the importance of hygiene and water conservation.
Engage local participation to ensure long-term maintenance and ownership.
3. Project Location:
(Choose a specific location—rural village, underserved neighborhood, school, or community
center.)
Example: Maji Village, Ward 6, Kisumu County, Kenya
4. Project Activities:
a. Assessment Phase:
Survey the community to identify water needs.
Test current water sources for contamination.
Meet with local leaders and stakeholders.
b. Planning and Design:
Choose the appropriate solution based on terrain, cost, and availability:
o Borehole well
o Water purification system (e.g., filtration units, chlorine dispensers)
o Rainwater harvesting
o Community water tanks
Budget estimation and sourcing materials.
c. Implementation:
Mobilize volunteers for construction and installation.
Partner with engineers, water experts, and NGOs.
Install the water system and ensure safety standards.
d. Community Training & Education:
Workshops on water hygiene, storage, and conservation.
Training for selected locals on system maintenance.
e. Monitoring & Evaluation:
Regular follow-up visits to ensure sustainability.
Collect feedback and data to measure impact.
5. Resources Needed:
Funding (donations, grants, crowdfunding)
Construction tools and equipment
Water testing kits
Educational materials
Local labor and technical expertise
6. Partners and Stakeholders:
Local government and public health departments
NGOs and humanitarian organizations (e.g., Water.org, Red Cross)
Local schools, youth groups, women’s cooperatives
Engineers and environmental experts
7. Expected Outcomes:
Improved access to safe drinking water for X number of people.
Reduced incidence of waterborne diseases.
Increased community awareness about water health and hygiene.
A sustainable system managed by the community itself.
8. Timeline:
Phase Duration
Needs Assessment 2 weeks
Planning & Design 1 month
Implementation 2 months
Training & Education 1 month
Monitoring Ongoing
9. Sustainability Plan:
Train local technicians and water committees.
Establish a maintenance fund from small community contributions.
Set up partnerships for long-term support and expansion.
10. Documentation & Reporting:
Before-and-after photos
Health impact data (if available)
Community feedback
Final project report for donors and stakeholders
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