The diameter of a typical hand-pump well is small—usually 4 to 8 inches—but the surface structure (like the concrete platform) can be several feet across. The depth varies based on the local water table, ranging anywhere from 30 to over 200 feet. We conduct hydrogeological surveys at each site to determine the optimal depth.

On average, one well can serve between 250 to 500 people, depending on the community’s needs and the well’s capacity.

With proper maintenance and a stable water table, a well we construct is designed to last between 10 to 25 years or more. The hand pumps are designed to be durable and easily repairable. We also train local community members on basic maintenance and provide spare parts where necessary to extend the well’s lifespan.

The actual drilling and construction of a single well can typically be completed within 3 to 7 days, once the equipment and materials are on site and the site preparation is done. However, the entire process, encompassing initial community engagement, detailed hydrogeological surveys, material procurement, transportation to often remote sites, and final community training and handover, typically takes 9 to 12 months from start to finish per project site, depending on the logistical challenges and local conditions.