KIBEBE

Type of Well: Borehole with Indian Mark II Hand Pump

Approximate Number of People Served: 2500

Location: Kibebe, Tanzania, Africa

Date of Construction: September 2009

Total Depth: 90 meters

Cost: $12,000

Drilling Company Used: Gift of Water, Gift of Life

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Water Condition Before And After the Well: The villagers used to get water for their domestic use from hand dug wells which are not a safe source of water, as they are exposed and therefore subject to contamination. 85% of Kibebe residents have been sick due to water related diseases. 

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After befriending Bibi Aurelia and her family, as well as other members of the community, Tennille and Alexi decided to drill a clean water well in Kibebe. The well has had some complications with parts needing to be replaced in 2014, but E.P.I.C. hired a local team to make sure that it was fixed, so it continues to provide clean water to the community.