Water for Everyone

The “Water for Everyone” project in Sri Lanka aims to provide sustainable access to clean and safe water for all, addressing the critical needs of individuals, communities, and agricultural sectors. The initiative includes the construction of water wells and water facilities tailored to various scales, such as individual family units, multi-family systems, and larger institutions like schools and hospitals. Additionally, the project supports agricultural lands by implementing irrigation systems to enhance water efficiency and productivity. By leveraging community involvement, modern technology, and eco-friendly practices, the project seeks to alleviate water scarcity, improve public health, and promote economic development across rural and urban areas in Sri Lanka.

1. Water Wells

Boring wells are a sustainable solution for accessing groundwater, providing clean water for drinking, hygiene, and irrigation. These wells are created by drilling into the ground to reach underground water sources. They are equipped with hand pumps or motorized systems, depending on the depth and purpose. Tube wells (20-25 feet deep) with hand pumps are ideal for individual families in rural areas, while motor wells serve 2-3 families or small agricultural plots. Deep wells (100-200 feet deep) with motorized pumps cater to larger communities and public places, ensuring a reliable water supply for villages, schools, and community centers. Additionally, deep wells with ablution facilities (8, 10, or 20 taps) are designed for high-demand public spaces like mosques, promoting hygiene and convenience.

2. Water Facilities

Water facilities ensure clean water access for households, communities, and institutions. For individual families, direct water connections to the main supply line with meters provide a reliable and continuous water source, especially in urban or semi-urban areas. For multiple families and public use, ablution facilities with 500-liter tanks, motorized pumps, and multiple taps (10 or 20) are installed in mosques, schools, and community centers to meet high water demand. Water purification plants are also established to purify water from natural sources like rivers or wells, ensuring safe drinking water for communities and institutions. These facilities play a critical role in reducing waterborne diseases and improving public health.