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Protection of water source improves water quality and quantity in rural Kenya
The benefits of protecting the spring were experienced immediately. Water flow increased and the quantity and quality of the water completely improved. “Long queues at the spring are unheard of now.
My 20 liter jerry cans fill up within just two minutes! Moreover, my family of four now uses five jerry cans per day up from the two we used to queue for so long to fill up”. Naima says.
In addition to improving the quality and quantity of water available to over 700 community members, the protection of the Silula Spring encouraged community members to register as voluntary members of the WRUA, making commitments to carry out a wide range of activities that contribute towards better watershed management. With sufficient water, the members are also excited about exploring economic opportunities including irrigated farming.
Protection of water source improves water quality and quantity in rural Kenya
The benefits of protecting the spring were experienced immediately. Water flow increased and the quantity and quality of the water completely improved. “Long queues at the spring are unheard of now.
My 20 liter jerry cans fill up within just two minutes! Moreover, my family of four now uses five jerry cans per day up from the two we used to queue for so long to fill up”. Naima says.
In addition to improving the quality and quantity of water available to over 700 community members, the protection of the Silula Spring encouraged community members to register as voluntary members of the WRUA, making commitments to carry out a wide range of activities that contribute towards better watershed management. With sufficient water, the members are also excited about exploring economic opportunities including irrigated farming.