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posted on 2018-02-12, 15:07 authored by Deborah Adelsperger, Bob ElsonSimple drilling methods for rural handpump-equipped water supplies are becoming more widespread in their use. However, work to-date in this area has tended to concentrate on technological aspects. The sociological dimension cannot be ignored otherwise the application of sound engineering principles could fail. This paper presents a Low Technology Drilling Methodology (LTDM) which attempts to integrate social, economic and engineering criteria, and (if adhered to) should ensure success and sustainability of borehole-based rural groundwater supplies.
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