Project 44, Donation cost $7000: with Installation of a pipeline to provide Vanvan Village, Vanj District, access to safe drinking water from a spring source, 2750 meters away, up the mountain.
Funded by: Dhananis
Vanvan Village of 21 families
Pre-Project Situation
Vanvan the most remote village of the Vanj district. 21 families living in the village. The source of spring water 2.7 km high up on the hill from the village, which becomes mainly an issue during the wintertime for climbing.
Project Scope
Installation of an insulated polyethylene 50mm diameter pipeline, 2750m long, from the spring source to the Village
Expected Benfits
This piped access to potable water will benefit them in 4 different ways:
1) The villagers will not suffer from water borne diseases 2) It will free up more time to work on their farm land during spring, summer and fall and 3) in winter, it will give the parents more time to spend with the kids on doing their home work,and 4) every day, they will have more time to cook meals.
HfP donated all the materials for the pipeline
Construction
Completed Project
Feedback from the village
Date of the Feedback: 8.08.2021
Feedback received From the Chief Moniev A (mobile ph: 900569796 ) of the Vanvan Village, GBAO, Tajikistan after, the completion of the above project number 44:
How has this pipeline helped you in saving time for other activities?
In winter: Even though during winter time there is no work on the farm land, there are still many chores around the house which consume time. For example taking care of the cattle. Having water closer to the house, we will be able to spend that time for the above above mentioned activities, instead of dwelling the water from the source.
In spring: Spring is peak of the work on the farm lands. Now we will have a chance to spend some more time on the farm lands or have some time for resting to gain some strength for the next day of work on the lands.
In summer: Water plays a big role in hygiene aspects, especially during summer, when there are a lots of fruits and vegetables available. Children often don’t bother of cleaning them as there is always a limited amount of water available at home. Now that we will have the driniking water, it might change the people’s habits on cleaning fruits and vegetables, other food products and dishes. Even this will change the hand washing habit also.
In Fall: During the fall season people are mainly busy with harvesting and proper storing of the harvested products. Now we will have a chance to spend more time on these activities.
Does the taste change in different seasons? – No
Does it have any color – No
Does it have any odor – No
Do use any water from this for washing? – Yes
Does the water leave any stains on the clothes? – No
Is it hard water – No
Any tap water can contain different amounts of total dissolved salts (TDS), which in large quantities would make the water harmful to drink. So, it is necessary to test it regularly.
The water is rated based on the TDS amount per liter:
excellent when less than 300 mg, good when between 300-600 gm, fair when 600-900 mg and unacceptable when more than 1200 mg.
So, can you plan to Test your tap water regularly with this meter we have given you?- Yes
Also, can you plan to have a government specialist check your drinking water if it smells bad, tastes bad or has a color? Yes
Duaa from the Village Chief:
We, the residents of this village, raise our hands for dua for those who have donated their funds, for such good deems. May they be blessed by God and may they stay healthy and strong in these difficult times. May their deceased family members’ souls rest in peace.