155 SAM3 Filters Distributed in Rilima
Reported by Rebero Jean d'Amour, Story written by Amanda MulderDuring the month of May 2019, Water Project volunteers in Rilima sector of Rwanda focused on assembling SAM3 Household Filters. Their work enabled the project to distribute 155 filters to 155 families, including 108 families in Kabeza, 28 families in Ntarama, and 19 families in Nyabagendwa. As usual, volunteers trained families on filter maintenance, as well as health and hygiene practices.
Location:
| Country: | Rwanda |
| District: | Bugesera |
| Sector: | Rilima |
| Cell: | Kabeza |
Solution:
SAM3 (Sand And Membrane) filters are placed in households for a family and their neighbors. They meet WHO's standards and requires no electricity to function, making it ideal for rural communities. Each family receives extensive training and ongoing volnteer support to maintain the filter for it's 10-year-plus lifespan.
