Surface level tanks
Ground level tanks are exposed to the elements and will require regular maintenance to the exterior shell, but are beneficial for a smaller demand of water for a household and irrigation.
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Field experiences
These projects may be utilizing surface level tanks and are part of the project listing in Really Simple Reporting (RSR) on Akvo.org.
| Akvo RSR Project: Rwenzori Integrated School WASH Project
HEWASA and JESE will jointly implement this 3-years school WASH program in Kabarole district in the West of Uganda. Not only 24 schools will be supplied with WASH facilities (Rainwater Harvesting Tanks, Ecosan Latrines and Handwashing facilities) but 72 surrounding communities will be included for household latrine construction through CLTS, hygiene and health education and promotion. |
| Akvo RSR Project: Safe water supply for Fayaco, Senegal
This project proposal involves the construction of 21 rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems for the village of Fayaco. Fayaco is located on the Saloum isles, which only has water with high fluor and chlorine content, which leads to various health problems. The beneficiaries will be organised in a water management committee, who are responsible for the management, O&M of the project. This RWH project is included in the hydraulic programme of CARITAS KAOLACK as part of a monitoring programme. |
Links
- Kajiado District Development Trust. Some water tank projects and prices in Kenya.
- Water Tanks. Types of rainwater capture tanks and prices. Waterforaridland.com
- RainQueen corrugated steel tanks. Pricing brochure. New Zealand.
- Rainwater Harvesting: Comparing Storage Solutions. HarvestH2O.com