“Heavy rain delayed the completion of the water tanks for a little while in January as it was difficult for materials to be delivered.”
“There was also a slight panic as I tested positive for coronavirus during my visit to the village! Fortunately, I was able to go and isolate, and all of the villagers subsequently tested negative.”
Nuk was able to return to San Mamuang in time to see the tanks completed and to witness the moment that clean, useable, and chemical-free water spewed out of the taps on testing day.
Now, the water passes through the filtration of specially selected stones, charcoal, and sand on its way to several water stations throughout the village. A section of the community is responsible for each station as they ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the system. They also benefit from the surplus amount of funds raised – if any of the pipes or tanks become damaged, they have the funds to pay for repairs.
Every household in the village has access to this clean water supply – they simply head to their station and gather what filtered water they need for their drinking, washing, or cooking needs.
“It was a real team effort to get the funding, a real team effort to build the tanks, and it continues to be a team effort to maintain the system. This is a true community project from start to finish, and the villagers couldn’t be happier to have a water supply they can rely on.”
