We use drilled wells or boreholes to provide a school with a water point source through access to the groundwater. Throughout most of the Khwisero District the groundwater is shallow and contains sufficient water to allow a hand pump to pull the water to the surface. Generally, groundwater is a safer water source than surface water.
Schools where EWBMSU have drilled boreholes:
Ikomero 2008
Emwaniro, 2008
Ebuhonga, 2008
Shirali, 2005
Munyanza, 2006
Mwisena, 2009
Elwangale, 2010
Schools where EWBMSU had geophysical surveys performed but have not drilled a well:
Luanda AC
Mundaha
Emakuche
Mundoli
Eshinutsa
Emwiru
Complications with our Boreholes: Orange Water
Topics of Useful Information
Geology of Khwisero, Kenya
Scott started putting together an overview of the geology of Khwisero District.
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Hydrogeology of Khwisero, Kenya
Geophysical Surveys in Khwisero, Kenya
Scott put together a brief summary outlining what the geophysical surveys are, why we utilize them and how they work specific to Khwisero, Kenya. This is a work in progress so feel free to update it as you see fit.
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Hand Pump Operations in Khwisero, Kenya
An overview of handpumps in general and this document goes in to the specifics of the Afridev and India Mark II, which are the handpumps EWBMSU uses in Khwisero.
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Afridev Hand pump Manual
This is the predominate hand pump EWBMSU utilizes in Khwisero.
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Mark II Hand pump Manual
This is one of the hand pumps that EWBMSU utilizes in Khwisero.
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How to Drill a Well/Borehole in Khwisero, Kenya
Schematic Borehole Drawing
This is a PDF of AutoCAD drawing of borehole.
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Well Operation and Maintenance
The procedure of shock chlorinating a well is done to disinfect the drawtubes and pump works. This is generally done after installation of the hand pump and a predetermined frequency over the life of the well. This document describes this procedure.
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Orange Water Problem
A few of the wells have what is termed the orange water problem. For more information look at Munyanza Primary School page for a report.
Mike Lavell focused on the orange water problem for an USP. This is his final USP paper.
Download the report here
Water Chemistry
Training
Included in the handpump installation with Haikal Investments is a formal training to key members of the PMC. This training includes how to maintain the handpump. The specifics of these training are included in this document.
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Reports related to Boreholes
Bibliography of all hydrology related reports and maps
Bibliography page
List of Published books, manuals, etc. that are related to boreholes and water that are located in EWBMSU office.
Published books, manuals, etc.
Map of boreholes in Khwisero District
Adam Sigler acquired this map while in Khwisero, the holes in the map are from terminates nibbling on the folded map.
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Ebuboko Primary School Borehole Completion Report
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Eshibembe Village Borehole Completion Report
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Shiraha Primary School Borehole Completion Report
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Eshirumba Primary School Borehole Completion Report
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Eshitsakha Village Borehole Completion Report
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Ebubala Primary School Borehole Completion Report
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Eshinyulu Village Borehole Completion Report
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Bar-Atheng Primary School Borehole Completion Report
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Irechero Women Group Borehole Completion Report
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Khwisero H/Centre Borehole Completion Report
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Bulanda Market Borehole Completion Report
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Manyuha Full Gospel Church Borehole Completion Report
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Emukhwanyi UPC Church Borehole Completion Report
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Ebukhokoro Primary School Borehole Completion Report
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Mshimuli Village Borehole Completion Report
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Shiatsala Mamakuna Village Borehole Completion Report
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Emashere Primary School Borehole Completion Report
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Matioli Secondary School Borehole Completion Report
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