Project Details


Name: Artesian Well Project – Endowment of Badr bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi

Community: Yereso, Nsuta-Mampong Municipal, Ashanti Region, Ghana

About Yereso Community

Yereso is a small rural farming community located in the Nsuta-Mampong Municipal area of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The residents depend largely on agriculture for their livelihoods. Like many rural settlements in the municipality, Yereso has long faced challenges in accessing clean and reliable water. Before the construction of this project, community members relied on seasonal streams and shallow wells, which frequently dried up during the dry season and posed health risks due to contamination. The lack of potable water affected domestic activities, sanitation, and general well-being—especially for women and children, who often had to travel long distances in search of water. The newly drilled solar-powered artesian borehole has therefore brought great relief to the community by providing a consistent and safe water supply, improving both health and living conditions.

Borehole Technical Specifications

Well Depth: 130 meters.
Solar Power System: PV Direct Pump system with a total capacity of 2000 watts, comprising:
a. Solar PV Modules (300–550 watts each).
b. Hybrid (DC) Pump Controller – 80V–200V, IP68 insulation class F, 2000W, 0–17A, with float switch.
c. Solar Pump – 1100W, flow rate 10 L/min, head 70 (80–160 meters), 2.0 HP.

Water Storage: Installation of a plastic tank with a capacity of 10 cubic meters.
Tank Platform: Iron platform constructed with 8-inch round pipes, 17 feet tall.
Water Distribution Area: Equipped with 7 taps for community use.
Livestock Basin: A basin provided for watering animals.
Protective Fencing: Mesh fence installed around the tank, solar panels, and borehole area to ensure safety and durability.
Water Quality Testing: Conducted and certified by the Ghana Water Company Limited.
Lighting: Installation of 6 solar floodlights around the well and water distribution area for visibility and security at night.