The following images show how a new well is dug.
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- 1. Sunday conducts a Site Survey to establish if the Mission 4 Water technology is suitable for a proposed site. He meets with local Water Officer and community leaders.
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- 2. Once on site the Drilling team assemble the tripod and begin hand augering.
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- 3. A variety of tools are available to help overcome any possible obsticles like stones and slippery clay.
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- 4. Sometimes it is necessary to hand dig the well and then culverts are used to house the pipes and pump.
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- 5. Having reached wet soil, the drilling continues to ensure the well doesn’t run dry.
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- 6. Narrow slots are cut into the 4 inch casing for filtration.
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- 7. Then the casing is inserted to protect the pump assembly.
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- 8. A blue bucket is used to house the concrete which protects the pipes.
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- 9. Bailing removes sandy particles from the water before the pump is inserted.
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- 10. A surround is constructed to allow spilled water to drain away
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- 11. The PVC pump from USA is connected to 1.5 inch and 0.75 inch blue pipes and inserted almost to the bottom of the borehole.
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- 12. Assembling the handle and fixing the well seal.
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- 13. Engineer Sunday engraves technical data and contact details for future reference.
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- 14. At the well launch the beneficiaries are trained how to use the well and the importance of sanitation. A well committee is formed to ensure sustainablility.