About Agona Community
Agona is a rural community in the Sekyere South District of the Ashanti Region. The community faces persistent water challenges due to limited groundwater availability and reliance on a small number of existing boreholes. These few water points are often overwhelmed, resulting in long queues and delayed access, especially during peak hours.
Frequent breakdowns of existing boreholes and unstable electricity supply affecting mechanized water systems further worsen the situation, making it difficult for residents to obtain safe and clean drinking water. This project aims to provide the community with a reliable hand pump system to meet their daily water needs.
Borehole Technical Specifications
- Borehole Depth: 30 meter
- Pump Type: Hand pump
- Water Quality Test: Conducted by Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to ensure the water meets national drinking water standards
- Livestock Trough: A dedicated trough to supply water for animals, supporting both household and livelihood needs
Expected Benefits:
- Provides safe and reliable drinking water for the community
- Reduces pressure and long queues at existing boreholes
- Supports improved health and hygiene for residents
- Ensures water availability for livestock, enhancing livelihoods
- Contributes to sustainable access to water in the Agona community