DONOR WELL REPORT

People Served: 1,500
Project Report Submitted by: Living Water International

GENERAL INFORMATION

Orolwo community is located in the north Pokot District in a semi-arid region. The only active river is the Suam, located approximately 15 kilometers (9 miles) away from the community. Women carry the burden of many responsibilities in the community ranging from child bearing, cooking, collecting firewood, fetching water for the animals, and taking care of the household. The men mostly stay in the bush looking after cattle, sheep and goats. The men in the community also serve as security outside during the night. The borehole serves 1,500 community residents, 5,000 goats, 2,000 cows, several camels and sheep.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WELL

Location: Orolwo, Kenya
GPS Coordinates: 01 29.502N 
          035 00.668E
Total Depth: 80 meters
Liters per minute: 40

SUPPORTING DATA

Population: 36.9 million

Infant mortality: 57
(deaths per 1000 live births: compared to 7 in the U.S.)

Population living below
US $1 a day: 23%

Population without. adequate water and
sanitation facilities: 57%