The installation process was completed smoothly and without any difficulties. A large number of villagers gathered to express their happiness and to observe how the pump was installed and operated. Previously, they had been fetching water from a distant stream with poor-quality water. The entire village is now overjoyed to have access to clean and safe water, free of charge.

Most residents are poor and face financial struggles, relying on farming as their primary source of livelihood. The area also suffers from poor road conditions, which make movement difficult. While schools are available, many children drop out due to a lack of school fees.

Date of Installation

2024-12-05

Area

Mchinkhula

District

Mzimba

GPS

-11.676981, 33.450263     see on map

Pump no.

24125

Dist. from Factory (km)

142.0

Village Head / Group Village Head

Vwavwe

Contact (phone no.)

0886194816

Previous Water Source

Open well

Installation Type

new

Well Depth (m)

6.2

Water Depth (m)

1.42

Pump Length (m)

6

Dist. from Furthest Household (m)

496

No. of People Served

110

Pump Dedication / Donor

for Charles & Barbara Paterson
USA