St.Mary’s Ukwala Borehole drilling
Ukwala, Ugenya Sub-County, Siaya County
Aquaview Engineering Kenya Limited was contracted to deliver a sustainable and climate-resilient water supply solution for St. Mary’s Ukwala High School in Siaya County. To resolve perennial water shortages that adversely affected learning, sanitation, and student welfare, Aquaview executed an end-to-end borehole development and solar-powered pumping installation.
Key Project Outcomes
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Continuous Water Access: Guaranteed daily supply for drinking, food preparation, and sanitation needs.
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Zero Fuel/Utility Bills: Powered by solar energy to eliminate monthly operational costs.
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Improved Institutional Health: Enhanced sanitation standards and student well-being across campus.
Scope of Work
Hydrogeological Survey
Executed a hydrogeological site assessment to pinpoint the optimal drilling location for high yield and long-term groundwater sustainability.
Borehole Drilling
Successfully drilled to a depth of 110 meters using heavy-duty rotary drilling equipment suitable for the local geology.
Well Construction & Casing
Lined the borehole with high-grade, corrosion-resistant PVC casings to secure structural stability and protect water quality.
Installed a graded gravel pack to optimize filtration and prevent sand/silt intrusion.
Test Pumping & Yield Determination
Conducted step-drawdown and constant-rate test pumping procedures to evaluate well performance.
Established a sustainable yield of 5 m^3/hour}, adequately covering the daily requirements of the institution.
Water Quality Analysis
Performed full physicochemical and bacteriological laboratory testing at an accredited facility.
Verified complete compliance with WHO and KEBS drinking water standards.
Solar Pump Installation
Outfitted the wellhead with an off-grid solar-powered pumping system, featuring:
High-efficiency solar PV panel array
Submersible borehole pump
Solar inverter, control unit, and system protections
Risers, cables, and distribution pipework
Project Information
Category
: Borehole Drilling
Client
: St. Mary’s Ukwala High School
Year
: 2023
Objective
: Improve access to safe, reliable water
Location
: Ukwala, Ugenya Sub-County
Water Source
: Borehole
Prject Status
: Completed.
Storage
: - -
Target Beneficiaries
: School Population
Rating
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