8. Water Sanitation, Water Testing Program
Funding: Under SWAJAL Program by Uttarkhand Jal Sansthan
Year: 2015-2016
Area: Mori, Naugaon, Purola
Key highlight:
Safe Drinking Water Awareness
- Conducted awareness sessions in villages and schools on the importance of safe drinking water and hygiene.
Educated communities on waterborne diseases and preventive measures
Water Quality Testing
- Carried out regular water sampling and testing using field test kits and laboratory analysis.
- Tested for parameters like pH, turbidity, residual chlorine, fluoride, and bacterial contamination.
- Shared results with the community and advised corrective actions where contamination was detected.
Sanitation & Hygiene Promotion
- Organized handwashing demonstrations and training on household water treatment methods (boiling, filtration, chlorination).
- Promoted safe storage practices for drinking water at home and in schools.
Community Engagement
- Involved User Water and Sanitation Sub-Committees (UWSSCs) in maintaining village water sources.
- Encouraged community monitoring of public water supply points.
Capacity Building
- Trained local volunteers and school eco-clubs to test water quality periodically.
- Built local capacity for minor repair and maintenance of water supply systems.
Impact
- Improved awareness and adoption of safe water and sanitation practices in target villages.
- Enabled early detection of water contamination and timely remedial action.
- Strengthened community ownership of water quality monitoring.