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Traditional hand-dug wells

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==Construction, operations and maintenance==
[[Image:HandDugWelldiagram.jpg|thumb|right|350px|]]
[[Image:HandDugWellConstruction.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Construction of hand dug well at Kulala Kebele, Dera Woreda, Amhara Region, Ethiopia]].
The basic elements of a hand-dug well are illustrated in Figure 5.3. The three main elements are: <br>
A. '''The Well Head''' - this is the part of the well which is visible above the ground. It generally consists of a protective apron and a superstructure which depends on the type of extraction system in use. <br>
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