Safe drinking water system for 68 households in the community of La Piedad II, San Felipe, Retalhuleu, Guatemala
Safe drinking water system for 68 households in the community of La Piedad II, San Felipe, Retalhuleu, Guatemala
The project consists of building a safe drinking water system, consisting of a concrete storage tank, distribution pipelines, as well as taps and consumption meters for 68 households. The water will come from a natural spring, which is owned by the local community group and has been tested for safe drinking.
500 Calycophyllum multiflorum trees will be planted on 0.16 ha surrounding the natural spring to protect it. 140 m of live barriers, using Yucca elephantipes, will be planted on areas prone to landslides. A disaster prevention committee will be formed. The project includes a health component, with a diagnosis of local health, water samples and clorification of water.
Training workshops will be given on use of water, maintenace of the water distribution system, administration, gender, environment and disaster prevention.
The community is organised in various committees, including supervision, evaluation, maintenance and administration of the water system.

 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Cocode de La Piedad II
Country:
Guatemala
Area Of Work:
International Waters
Grant Amount:
US$ 21,671.05
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 4,071.05
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 18,421.05
Project Number:
GUA/CWI/OP3/02/06/14
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Access to safe drinking water will have significant positive health impacts and will also contribute to a better local environment, where discharge waters are treated and trees have been reforested. Disaster preparedness will help minimise the shocks caused by natural disasters.
Project sustainability
The active involvement of community members in the various water system committees will ensure project sustainability.
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Indicators
Empowerment
Number of CBOs / NGOs participated / involved in SGP project 1
Empowerment
Number of women participated / involved in SGP project 38
Livehood
Number of households who have benefited* from SGP project 68

SGP Country office contact

Ms Gabriela Estrada
Email:

Address

5a. Avenida 5-55 zona 14, Edificio Europlaza, Torre IV, Nivel 10
Guatemala, 01014