Hi Tendai, we have similar ...
Published by Rose Ngure, Water Engineer
Hi Tendai, we have similar challenges in some parts of Kenya. I assume when you say boreholes you mean hand dug shallow wells . In Kenya we have situations where chlorine is dosed directly into the well. The chlorine is either in tablet or liquid form, packaged for household use.
A household can also put chlorine tablets in the storage container which they use for drinking as a form of household water treatment.
However, for this to be effective, proper training at community level on use of the chlorine is absolutely necessary.
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You do not define borehole, so I am like Rose, thinking you may actually refer to hand-dug wells, which can be contaminated by runoff or nearby septic tanks or animals. I immediate solution would be chlorine (sodium hypochlorite tablets) or ceramic filters in the house. I the longer term, a well-protection scheme is needed to line wells and isolate them from coliform sources by fencing. This is a VERY serious public health concern, which should be brought to the attention to public health authorities in your vicinity. Infected people need to be kept hydrated until they recover. It needs a comprehensive approach to address your problem, and your government must be involved. David Boggs, PE (water engineer)
Published by David Boggs, Director of Environmental Services
Published by Lee Bledsoe, Research Hydrologist - Assistant Director at Crawford Hydrology Laboratory - Western Kentucky University