Multi-village rural water supply systems are one of the potential options to facilitate service and appear to offer a feasible and long-term solution to acute water scarce areas. Attaining scheme sustainability to maintain the service at the desired level, however, is no easy task. This book vividly addresses these challenges by examining key determinants such as technology, community and social factors, financial issues, institutional and legal matters, as well as environmental concerns. Long-term efficiency is substantially thwarted by inadequate manuals and guidelines, insufficient staff...
Multi-village rural water supply systems are one of the potential options to facilitate service and appear to offer a feasible and long-term solution ...