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REPORT ON THE DRILLING OF COMMUNITY BORE WELL WITH HAND PUMP
IN
Oppanaiyapuram, Sankarankoil Taluk , Tirunelveli District Of TAMILNADU STATE OF

INDIA
Community Well Field Report
# CW 10/08
1. Name and location of the community: Oppanaiyal puram, Sankarankoil Taluk, Tirunelveli
Dist ,Tamilnadu, India
2. Person completing this report:: Paul Date:30th July 2008
3. Sponsoring Organization: The Water Project & Thirst Relief International
Crew members: David , Ramasamy and Samuel
Community well or commercial well? Community well
Community contact: Daniel, Murugan, Paulraj and Chinnagurusamy
Community Contribution: Nil
Pump Caretakers trained: Samuthirapandy and MuruganChinnagurusamy and Kalimuthu
PROJECT INFORMATION
4. Approximate population served 800
5. What are the community’s previous water source(s)? small ponds and stagnated water
pools
6. What are the common water-related diseases/problems? Common diarrhea
7. Describe the water supply provided and/or training that was done in this community.
This bore well has been dug for safe drinking water to the tribal community including
believers in the hill area which will serve more than 800 people living in this village. No
regular water supply is available and the water taps are not in working condition even though
the water tank is constructed. A brief training was given to repair and maintain the pump. The
work was accompanied by a brief message of Gospel.
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8. Please provide a statement or quote from one of the community members about the
impact of this project on the community:
The Panchayat leader told that the long pending need was met out with the support of The
Water Project/Thirst Relief International and with the help of SWAP Trust. A woman told that
it is a heavenly blessing for them from God for the people in that village. This bore well has
water in abundance and is tastier to drink.
9. Close-up photograph of the new water source, yes or yes (with community members)
Describe how the work progressed?
The location was identified by the crew with the assistance of the community in the village
and the leader of the Panchayat issued the no objection assurance. The local body came
forward to under take the care and maintenance of the pump. A truck with rig and trained
crew was hired for this operation. The operation was started after the prayers of our team
and initially water leaked at a depth of 50 ft and drilling was done into further depth and
main water source was found out at the depth of 215 ft. The water with high pressure
came out.
Well log attached? Yes
Achievements?
The water comes with good pressure and the water is potable .
Materials used:
• PVC casing
• MS Pipe 1”
• Hand pump
Recommendations/ suggested follow-up/ activities requests from community?
A short training was imparted for the selected people and regular monitoring will be done
by the group. Keeping clean the pad and surrounding and importance of hygiene was
taught to the community. Clear instructions were given on how to attend the minor repairs
of the pump and on emergencies. Special information on useful hints were given to the
women.
WELL LOCATION
COUNTRY: INDIA TAMILNADU STATE, TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT
VILLAGE: OPANAIYAL PURAM VILLAGE, SANKARANKOIL TALUK
HAND PUMP
MAKE: INDIA
MODEL: SERIAL #:
STROKES #:
COMMENTS: The level of water is GOOD and enough pressure
CONCRETE PAD
SHAPE: SQUARE
MATERIAL: Sand, cement and concrete
COMMENTS: Strong pad
WATER QUALITY
APPEARANCE: Clear
TEST RESULT: Good
COMMENTS: Potable
Organization name S.W.A.P TRUST Town country: _Coimbatore/INDIA
Amount received ($) 1600.00 Conversion rate (1): $1USD =INR 42.928
Amount of grant in local currency INR 68684.8
Describe your understanding as to how the funds are intended to be used TO BE USED IN
DRILLING WATER WELL WITH HAND OPERATED PUMP
Type of Expense Item Description Local Currency USD$
(Cost) (Conversion)
TRANSPORTATION FUEL USED TO AND FROM THE Rs. 4750.00 $ 110.67
SITE
Drilling Cost Rent for drilling rig and food Rs. 24750.00 $ 576.65
charges
COMMUNICATION Telephone charges Rs 500.00 $ 11.65
MATERIALS Hand pump and accessories , Rs 23375.00 $ 544.62
and other plumbing fittings
Labour charges Wage paid to the fitter and asst Rs. 5450.00 $ 126.98
CONSTRUCTION Brick, Sand and cement Rs 2700.00 $ 62.90
DEDICATION Evangelism and pocket expenses Rs 4480.00 $ 104.40
TOTAL Total expenses for entire Project Rs. 65505.00 $1526.25

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SERVE THE WOMEN AND POOR (SWAP) TRUST

Oppanaiyapuram, Sankarankoil Taluk , Tirunelveli District Of TAMILNADU STATE OF

Crew members: David , Ramasamy and Samuel

Community well or commercial well? Community well

Community contact: Daniel, Murugan, Paulraj and Chinnagurusamy

Community Contribution: Nil

Pump Caretakers trained: Samuthirapandy and MuruganChinnagurusamy and Kalimuthu

Describe how the work progressed?

Well log attached? Yes

Recommendations/ suggested follow-up/ activities requests from community?

COUNTRY: INDIA TAMILNADU STATE, TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT

VILLAGE: OPANAIYAL PURAM VILLAGE, SANKARANKOIL TALUK

COMMENTS: The level of water is GOOD and enough pressure

MATERIAL: Sand, cement and concrete

COMMENTS: Strong pad

TEST RESULT: Good

Organization name S.W.A.P TRUST Town country: _Coimbatore/INDIA

Amount of grant in local currency INR 68684.8

Type of Expense Item Description Local Currency USD$

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