Community Filter installed at Rilima Health Center
Reported by Chip Kragt, Story written by Amanda MulderIn October, volunteers installed a SAM2 Community Filter in the Rilima Health Center. This system will serve approximately 280 patients and health center staff each day. Originally, we had planned to install this system later. But, in order to help the Health Center meet their annual performance goals, our staff decided to prioritize installing this system.
Location:
| Country: | Rwanda |
| District: | Bugesera |
| Sector: | Rilima |
| Cell: | Kimaranzara |
| Village: | Amizero |
Solution:
SAM2 (Sand And Membrane) filters are large capacity solutions with a 10-year-plus lifespan. A SAM2 requires no electricity or fuel and has no moving parts, making it the ideal solution for rural areas. Schools and Health Clinics are trained how to use and maintain the filter, empowering them to be self-sufficient and address their own needs.
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