Clean Water Access: Pajoca Community Water Supply

This project aims to establish a gravity-fed water supply system for the Pajoca community in Nahualá, Sololá, providing clean water access to 490 residents through a comprehensive infrastructure development including water catchment, storage, and distribution network.

This project aims to establish a gravity-fed water supply system for the Pajoca community in Nahualá, Sololá, providing clean water access to 490 residents through a comprehensive infrastructure development including water catchment, storage, and distribution network.

Project Overview

This comprehensive water supply project aims to satisfy the growing community demand for potable water in Caserío Pajoca, Nahualá, Sololá. The project will implement a gravity-fed water system that includes water catchment, storage, and distribution infrastructure to serve the entire community.

Access to clean water is fundamental for community health and development.

Background

The Pajoca community is located in a rural area where population growth has increased the demand for clean water access. The lack of proper water infrastructure affects the health and daily lives of families in the community. This project addresses this critical need by developing a sustainable water supply system.

Project Components

Infrastructure Development

  1. Water Catchment

    • Typical catchment structure
    • Flow collection box
    • Protection measures

  2. Distribution System

    • PVC piping and accessories
    • Pipeline protection
    • Aerial crossings
    • Air valves
    • Cleaning valves

  3. Storage Infrastructure

    • 75m³ distribution tank
    • Household connections

Implementation Process

  1. Site preparation and clearing
  2. Construction of catchment structures
  3. Installation of distribution network
  4. Tank construction
  5. Household connection setup
  6. System testing and commissioning

Beneficiaries

The project will directly benefit:

  • 490 current residents
  • Future community growth
  • Local schools and public facilities
  • Community health centers

Community Involvement

The community demonstrates strong commitment through:

  1. Active Participation: 100% community involvement
  2. Local Leadership: COCODE (Community Development Council) leadership
  3. Resource Mobilization: Community contribution to project implementation
  4. Labor Contribution: Community members providing labor support

Sustainability

The project’s long-term sustainability is ensured through:

  1. Community Training

    • System operation and maintenance
    • Resource management
    • Basic repairs and troubleshooting

  2. Administrative Structure

    • Local water committee formation
    • Fee collection system
    • Maintenance fund establishment

  3. Technical Support

    • Regular system inspections
    • Preventive maintenance schedule
    • Technical assistance availability

Expected Outcomes

  1. Improved access to clean water for all community members
  2. Enhanced community health and hygiene
  3. Reduced water-related diseases
  4. Strengthened community organization
  5. Sustainable water management system

Budget Allocation

The total project budget will cover:

  • Materials and equipment
  • Technical supervision
  • Construction costs
  • Training programs
  • Administrative expenses
  • Quality control measures

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Impact Measurement

The project’s success will be measured through:

  • Number of households connected
  • Water quality tests
  • System functionality metrics
  • Community satisfaction levels
  • Health impact indicators
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