Rural farm – introduction of appropriate water and sanitation infrastructure

Location: Farm 1205, Patandi village, Duluti, Tengeru, AruMeru District, Arusha, Tanzania
Client: Chilongola Mazengo
Main donor: Martin Taylor, GET UK
Dates: March-April; May-June and July-Aug 2010

Nature of work:

We have been using this farm plot as a demonstration and training area for ISSB technology and the application of this towards eco-friendly low-cost appropriate technology design. Used for the construction of rain water harvesting tank, underground sump tank for irrigation of market garden and installation of a VIP (Ventilated Improved Pit latrine in a challenging rural environment

Current Status:

Both tanks are now in use by the farmer. The sump tank is filled from a passing irrigation furrow and the stored water is used for irrigating a small home garden using a ‘Moneymaker’ treadle pump. The VIP latrine will be in use by mid September. Ongoing monitoring conducted on a regular basis to ensure the structural integrity of the tanks. No leaks detected to date.

Results / Outcomes:

Construction completed: April 2010 – a 15,000 litre above ground rainwater harvesting tank, built with Curved double interlock ISSB blocks

Construction completed: June 2010 – an 8,000 litre below ground sump tank, built with Curved double interlock (CI) ISSB blocks. A 2metre vertical access shaft built with Straight DI narrow blocks was included before the tank was buried back in the garden

Construction almost completed: July August 2010 – a spiral VIP latrine made with Curved double interlock (CI) ISSB blocks.

9 persons trained in various construction techniques on this plot between early May to mid June 2010