Sustainable management of small-town water supply in Nepal: improvement through the multi-stage training mechanism

Autor: Ryuji Ogata, Satoru Oniki, Kabindra Bikram Karki
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, Vol 14, Iss 6, Pp 466-472 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2043-9083
2408-9362
DOI: 10.2166/washdev.2024.034
Popis: In Nepal, a project to sustain a safe water supply for small towns was executed in 68 towns, each with distinctive water sources and topographical situations. This project adopted two approaches to establish a standardized capacity development process for small-town water supplies. The first approach, the Management Model, consists of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and business planning. The second approach, termed the Support Model, entails a comprehensive system for training, monitoring, and evaluating water supply management. Throughout the project, a total of 31 SOPs pertaining to operation, maintenance, and facility rehabilitation manuals were developed. Moreover, four courses consisting of training, basic and on-site training, and interactive workshops were conducted. Consequently, the data deficiency rate reduced significantly by 61%, while 87% of water samples met water quality standards. In contrast, the operating ratio and water production rates improved by 17 and 29%, respectively. The materials produced from these models are expected to contribute to small-town water supply systems beyond the pilot sites. This is due to the versatility of the model for future applications. Although the project was effectively implemented, continuous support for small-town water supply by the Government of Nepal is needed for future sustainability. HIGHLIGHTS A standardized capacity development process for small-town water supplies was established.; The Management Model consists of standard operating procedures and business planning.; The Support Model entails a comprehensive system for training, monitoring, and evaluating water supply management.; Materials produced from these models are expected to contribute to small-town water supply systems beyond the pilot sites.;
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