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[[Image:VillageSolution2.jpg|thumb|right|200px| Overview of Village Solution Elomoya 2 in KwaZuluNatal, South Africa]][[Image:VillageSolution4.jpg|thumb|right|200px| Children using tap stations at Village Solution Elomoya 2 in KwaZuluNatal, South Africa]]__NOTOC__<small-title />==Disclaimer==On this pageQuaWater Village Solution (TM) is a stand-alone system, designed together with a South African CBO to provide a commercial permanent, multi-purpose water supply wherever surface water treatment system is presentedavailable. It uses a combination of proven technologies to purify contaminated ground or surface water and supply safe drinking water. The information Depending on this page has been provided by the company who produce the productslocal needs other features, such as utility water for washing or water for cattle and has not been checked by Akvoirrigation can be added. The appearance on this page does not mean that Akvo endorses Where needed provisions are made for the protection of the product. If you would like to add a product, please contact m.t.westra[[Image:At.png|14px]]akvo.orgwater source.
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"|-! width="50%" style="background:#efefef;" | Advantages! style="background:#f0f8ff;" | Disadvantages{{procontable | pro=- Safe drinking water provided as permanent solution <br>| valign="top" | - Stand-alone system <br>
- Modules can be added for utility water, water for animals and irrigation <br>
- Suitable for any place where surface or ground water is available <br>
- Economical; low investment costs and affordable running costs <br>
- Easily expandable when needing to serve bigger communities or incorporate other modules <br>
| convalign="top" | - Standard unit does not address chemical contamination of source water|}}<br>==History and social context==
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===Operations and maintenance===
[[Image:VillageSolution1.jpg|thumb|right|200px| Beautifully finished Village Solution project at Cumbi, Mozambique]]
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<b>Standard QuaWater Village Solution technical specifications:</b>
<b>Tanks:</b> Two 5000 litre <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|200px| Wash basins at Village Solution Elomoya 1 being used.]]
Water purification in the Village Solution uses the following methods: <br>
4. Chlorination <br>
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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|200px| 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>
====Maintenance====
The Village Solution requires very minimal and basic maintenance: <br>
• Pump maintenance requires the occasional replacement of spark plugs, refilling and replacement of oil, and cleaning of the air filter <br>
• 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>
==Cost=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>
<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|200px|]]
<b>QuaWater (Pty) Ltd</b> <br>
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South Africa <br>
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T: +27 (0)123 492 820 <br>
F: +27 (0)866 676 299 <br>
E: info@quawater.com <br>W: www.quawater.com:[http[Image://wwwAt.png|14px]]quawater.com]<br>W: www.villagesolution.com:[http://www.villagesolutionquawater.com]<br> <br> ==External Links== AKVO Project Partner QuaWater: [http://www.akvoquawater.org/rsr/organisation/105/com] <br>