Operation and maintenance of rural handpump water supply systems in Ghana, West Africa
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posted on 2018-02-12, 15:08 authored by Sam OwusuA brief outline is given of major rural handpump water supply projects undertaken in Ghana until year 1984. The
present status of the operation and maintenance of the resulting water supply systems is given. Activities to be carried out to improve the maintenance set-ups in future, including
plans to involve the well users in their operation and maintenance, are also discussed.
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OWUSU, S., 1985. Operation and maintenance of rural handpump water supply systems in Ghana, West Africa. IN: Ince, M. (ed). Water and sanitation in Africa: Proceedings of the 11th WEDC International Conference, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, 15-19 April 1985, pp.72-75.Publisher
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