Created by:Jenna Wes: Peace Corps Volunteer

Karla Diehl: Peace Corps VolunteerNaimat Gilal: Project Manager/Social

Entrepreneur

Situation

The percentage of people with access to safe water in the sub Saharan country of Uganda is unacceptable and leads to a huge burden on the country’s ability to move forward in development.

Over 10 million Ugandans do not have access to safe water and 52% of people are without sanitation. Infant mortality stands at 99 in 1,000, and 26,000 children under the age of five die every year die from diarrheal diseases.Reference: Water Aid & New Vision Website

Mission Statement

Provide access to clean water in the poorest communities of Northern Uganda using low cost and easy maintenance technology.

RepairingEasy maintenance.Light Weight & DurableDoes not need any lifting equipment.Does not need any special tools.All moving parts are above the ground.Self repairable. Cheap to repair.

Foot Valve Leather Flap Valve

Benefits of this new technology • Low cost.• Drinkable water.• Enough water for the community.• Limited use for irrigation. • Lasts longer.

Existing TechnologyToo expensive Need special tools to repairTakes too much laborCan be contaminated waterNot Self Repairable

ComparisonNew Technology Existing Technology

ComparisonNew Technology Existing Technology

Do Not Need Cylinder

ComparisonNew Technology Existing Technology

Comparison JN WaterPoint Technology Existing Technology

Does not need casing Casing stays in ground

PVC Piping (cleaner water and one time investment)

Metal Piping (Gets rusty and need to be replaced)

Inexpensive and easy to repair More expensive to install and repairNeeds to be repaired more often, need special tools, and very expensive material to replace.

Piston Rod is only 1 foot long Piston Rod is up to 150 feet or up depending on well depth.

Total Weight: 28kg (Approx) including 100 feet pvc pipe

Total Weight: 300+ kg (Note: I will give you exact weight soon)

Drill Bit

Manually Vs. Mechanically Drilling