KIRUCODO | Supporting Rural Development in Uganda since 2000
Water Tank Project
Bringing Clean Water to 33,000 People in Rural Uganda
The KIRUCODO Water Tank Project operates in Kyampisi sub-county, which is home to approximately 33,000 people across 56 villages. While access to clean and safe drinking water is a basic necessity, the region currently has only 27 wells—none of which are equipped with distribution systems or surface stand taps.
As a result, KIRUCODO estimates that over 80% of residents—roughly 27,000 people—cannot depend on these wells. Instead, they collect water from unsafe, open sources such as streams and ponds. These conditions do not meet the United Nations (UN) definition of an Improved Water Supply, and they expose entire communities to serious health risks, including waterborne diseases and chronic poor health outcomes.
Building a water tank using ferro-cement
A Local, Scalable Solution: Rainwater Harvesting
In our search for practical and sustainable solutions, we connected with Tools with a Mission (UK), who shared blueprints for 1,500L and 3,000L ferrocement water storage tanks. These tanks can be constructed on-site by trained local volunteers using readily available materials; offering an affordable and effective method to expand access to safe water.
Our project relies on Roof Water Harvesting (RWH) to collect rainwater from rooftops using gutter systems, which direct the water into large-capacity storage tanks. We install each tank directly on-site and fit it with a tap at the base, making it easy for community members to access clean water. Through this system, households can consistently meet the World Health Organization’s recommended 20 litres of water per person per day—all year round.
Scaling Water Tank Access in Kyampisi
KIRUCODO is expanding clean water infrastructure across Kyampisi by installing rainwater harvesting systems in more villages and local schools. By doing so, we aim to improve public health and significantly reduce the daily burden of water collection—particularly for women and children, who are those most affected.
Watch this Video on How to Build a Ferrocement Water Tank
We rely on donations from kind individuals who believe in our mission. Join us today, your donation empowers the next generation of rural leaders in Uganda.
Water Tank Project
Bringing Clean Water to 33,000 People in Rural Uganda
The KIRUCODO Water Tank Project operates in Kyampisi sub-county, which is home to approximately 33,000 people across 56 villages. While access to clean and safe drinking water is a basic necessity, the region currently has only 27 wells—none of which are equipped with distribution systems or surface stand taps.
As a result, KIRUCODO estimates that over 80% of residents—roughly 27,000 people—cannot depend on these wells. Instead, they collect water from unsafe, open sources such as streams and ponds. These conditions do not meet the United Nations (UN) definition of an Improved Water Supply, and they expose entire communities to serious health risks, including waterborne diseases and chronic poor health outcomes.
A Local, Scalable Solution: Rainwater Harvesting
In our search for practical and sustainable solutions, we connected with Tools with a Mission (UK), who shared blueprints for 1,500L and 3,000L ferrocement water storage tanks. These tanks can be constructed on-site by trained local volunteers using readily available materials; offering an affordable and effective method to expand access to safe water.
Our project relies on Roof Water Harvesting (RWH) to collect rainwater from rooftops using gutter systems, which direct the water into large-capacity storage tanks. We install each tank directly on-site and fit it with a tap at the base, making it easy for community members to access clean water. Through this system, households can consistently meet the World Health Organization’s recommended 20 litres of water per person per day—all year round.
Scaling Water Tank Access in Kyampisi
KIRUCODO is expanding clean water infrastructure across Kyampisi by installing rainwater harvesting systems in more villages and local schools. By doing so, we aim to improve public health and significantly reduce the daily burden of water collection—particularly for women and children, who are those most affected.
Watch this Video on How to Build a Ferrocement Water Tank
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We rely on donations from kind individuals who believe in our mission. Join us today, your donation empowers the next generation of rural leaders in Uganda.