Water Harvesting Tanks
This Water Harvesting Tanks project was established in 2019, after compiling house data in all households, and water scarcity was seen as the biggest challenge by women and children who could not go to school and even those going to school would go with Jerri cans for about 2.5kms to get water.
In Buhoma Town Council, a staggering 64% of people in rural areas lack access to safe water. Notably, the majority of these individuals reside in hilly areas, aptly described as mountainous. Consequently, BMCDA, donors, and numerous non-government organizations (NGOs) have supported the construction of improved water supply facilities.
Despite these efforts, however, water supply remains a significant challenge. Specifically, water shortage in rural areas is primarily attributed to the non-functionality of water sources. Moreover, a staggering 17% of these sources are low-yielding or dry due to decreasing water levels and quantity.
In light of this, there is a pressing need to promote appropriate technologies and initiatives, such as Rain Water Harvesting (RWH), as a viable alternative solution to alleviate water scarcity. Furthermore, adopting innovative approaches like RWH can help bridge the gap in water accessibility.