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[[Image:VillageSolution2.jpg|thumb|right|250px200px| Overview of Village Solution Elomoya 2 in KwaZuluNatal, South Africa]][[Image:VillageSolution4.jpg|thumb|right|250px200px| Children using tap stations at Village Solution Elomoya 2 in KwaZuluNatal, South Africa]]__NOTOC__ <small-title />
QuaWater Village Solution (TM) is a stand-alone system, designed together with a South African CBO to provide a permanent, multi-purpose water supply wherever surface water is available. It uses a combination of proven technologies to purify contaminated ground or surface water and supply safe drinking water. Depending on local needs other features, such as utility water for washing or water for cattle and irrigation can be added. Where needed provisions are made for the protection of the water source.
===Suitable conditions ===
Up to 2000 people can be served with drinking and utility water and the system can be easily scaled up.
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===Operations and maintenance===[[Image:VillageSolution1.jpg|thumb|right|250px200px| Beautifully finished Village Solution project at Cumbi, Mozambique]]
The Village Solution is designed to be reliable, easily operated, and maintained and repairable. The treatment process involves basic and proven technologies that provide reliable purification and quality control. No electronics or automated moving parts are used. <br>
• Irrigation systems for local agriculture can be connected to the system <br>
• Dam extensions, well supports or other source protection can be installed to safeguard the water source.<br>
====How does it remove contamination?====
[[Image:VillageSolution6.jpg|thumb|right|250px200px| Wash basins at Village Solution Elomoya 1 being used.]]
Water purification in the Village Solution uses the following methods: <br>
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QuaWater makes an initial assessment of the area and tests the raw water quality. From this information the purification needs are determined and together with the local partners the set-up of the complete water purification system is decided upon. Solutions are offered to each community addressing their specific needs.<br>
A team of local people, led by QuaWater or a supervisor appointed by QuaWater makes an initial assessment of , then prepare the area site, lay foundations and tests set up the main elements of the raw water qualityVillage Solution. From this information the purification needs are determined The finalisation, testing and together with the local partners the set-up commissioning of the complete water purification system is decided upon. Solutions are offered to each community addressing their specific needscarried out by QuaWater professionals.<br>
Treatment of water is done in batches of 5000 litres, and depending on local situation 4 to 5 batches of purified drinking water can be produced every day. The final product water is clear - low turbidity - and safe – inactivated pathogenic microorganisms. The water produced by the Village Solution is tested on a regular basis to ensure proper functioning of the system. Flocculant and chlorine dosages are adjusted in response to the results of this analysis. <br>
Connections and valves are installed to regulate the flow to the various modules installed in the particular system. Managers are appointed from the local population and trained by QuaWater for operating and maintaining the unit. Spare- and replacement parts can usually be purchased locally and repairs carried out by the local managers. <br>
====Treatment Efficiency====
[[Image:QWVS_Cumbi_water_analysis.jpg|thumb|right|150px200px| Water analysis results from Village Solution project in Cumbi, Mozambique]]<br>
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QuaWater offers follow-up visits to check proper operation of the unit and to test the water produced over time.<br>
Field efficiencies stated above are based on analysis results from Elomoya 2, KwaZuluNatal, South Africa, 11/12/2008. Analysis carried out by AquaDoc Analytics CC. <br>
====Maintenance====
• The inlet strainer will have to be cleared of any accumulated dirt occasionally. <br>
• Sand filters need to be washed approximately every 12 months. <br>
===Costs===
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<b>Capital costs</b> include: <br>
• All equipment and materials for a standard Village Solution <br>
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<b>Installation costs</b> consist of the construction of the project site and depending on local costs this can range from roughly US$5000 in South Africa to as much as US$10,000 in South Sudan. <br>
[[Image:VillageSolution9.jpg|thumb|right|200px| A young boy is about to taste the safe drinking water produced by the Village Solution]]
<b>Operating costs</b> consist of: <br>
• Petrol for pump <br>
<b>5-year costs</b> consist of maintenance and if needed replacement costs for various items. <br>
===Field experiences===
The following Village Solution systems have been successfully installed to date:<br>
<b>Elomoya 1</b>; KwaZuluNatal, South Africa, 2006; 400 beneficiaries <br>
<b>Mjejane</b>; Mpumalanga, South Africa, 2007; 1500 beneficiaries <br>
<b>Elomoya 2</b>; KwaZuluNatal, South Africa, 2008; 800 beneficiaries <br>
<b>Rajaf</b>; Central Equatoria, South Sudan, 2009; 950 beneficiaries <br>
===Manuals, videos, and links===
AKVO Project Partner QuaWater: [http://www.akvo.org/rsr/organisation/105/] <br>
===Company Information===[[Image:quawater.jpg|right|300px200px|]]
<b>QuaWater (Pty) Ltd</b> <br>
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W: [http://www.quawater.com www.quawater.com]<br>