The project consists of the implementation of 68 rainwater harvesting tanks. The water from the systems will be used for drinking, small domestic use and for biogas production. People living in this area currently have to walk 2 -3 hours to fetch water at a spring. This spring only provides water from June - October (during the rainy season). After the project is completed, water will be available at their doorstep instead of many walking hours downhill.

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Completed RWH Tanks, Nepal

- water supply at a household level (10 m3 per household) to at least overcome the dry period, for drinking, small domestic uses and biogas production
- training and awareness sessions on operation, maintenance and management of rwh systems to ensure sustainable water supply
- training and awareness on water quality issues related to the rwh systems
- awareness on hygiene issues related to water

A construction, management and a maintenance committee will be formed by the local community and women group to supervise the involvement of the community during the construction phase and to address the repair and maintenance fund for the rainwater harvesting systems. There is 50% female representation in all the committees formed. The water management committee will receive a general training on operation and maintenance of the rainwater harvesting systems as well a training on hygiene and sanitation. The management committee will manage a maintenance fund for the minor repair and maintenance.

The rainwater harvesting systems constructed by BSP Nepal will be guaranteed ( 3 years - civil structure and 1 year- pipes and fittings). Should any problems occur within this period, BSP-Nepal will cover the costs. Periodic monitoring will be carried out and necessary training will be given during this process in case of problems encountered by the users.

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