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Household and community pumps - Shallow, 0-20m

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Introduction to all Handpumps
==Introduction to all [[Handpumps]]==
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There are many handpumps available for both households and communities. Below are shallow Shallow handpumps, from 0 to 20 meters in depth. [[Household_and_community_pumps_-_Medium,_20-50m|Medium]], 20-50m, and [[Household_and_community_pumps_-_Deep,_50-100m|Deep]], 50-100m, pump information is also available. The household-sized handpumps are for smaller groups, and the community ones are more robust and durable for groups up to 300 people. However, keep in mind the following qualities in choosing the right handpump for your situation:
* '''Corrosion resistance''': Pumps should be corrosion-resistant. Iron taints water and food, stains clothing, and tastes bad.
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