Ntambeng II Borehole Water System
Clean Water is More Than a Mile Away
Potable water is typically more than 1 mile away from Ngulung residents. Without clean water, residents fetch from Raffia bushes - exposing themselves to water-borne diseases like Typhoid.
The community consists of 76 households with 350 persons and an estimated water demand of 10,500 liters per day. The current situation forces women and children to make multiple daily treks, often in dangerous conditions.
The solution is a solar-powered borehole drilled 300 meters below the surface, providing reliable clean water to both Upper and Lower Ngulung through a distributed tap system.
What We're Achieving
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Provide the first public water supply to Ntambeng II — a quarter with zero public taps or wells
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Drill a borehole 100–150m deep to access interconnected aquifers beneath rocky terrain
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Construct a water tower with 20,000L storage capacity for reliable distribution
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Install a hybrid solar pumping system for sustainable, off-grid operation
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Use gravity distribution (1,305m altitude) to extend water to Ntamambu and Ntumbong
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Reduce water-borne disease risk and eliminate long-distance water treks for 500–600 residents
A Solar-Powered Water System for Ngulung
Borehole Drilling
Mechanical drilling 100–150m deep through rock formations to access interconnected aquifers at 1,305m altitude
Water Analysis & Treatment
Comprehensive microbiology and physico-chemical analysis to confirm potable-quality water
Water Tower & Storage
Construction of water tower with 20,000L total storage capacity (multiple tanks) for community distribution
Hybrid Solar Pumping
Solar-powered pumping system with hybrid backup to ensure reliable water supply year-round
Distribution Network
Stand taps within Ntambeng II plus gravity-fed extensions to Ntamambu (2 stands) and toward Ntumbong
Engineering & Training
Professional engineering supervision, community caretaker training, and Water Management Committee setup
10-Week Implementation Timeline
Preliminary work — site survey, geological assessment, mobilization
CompleteBorehole drilling (100–150m) and water testing
CompleteWater tower construction — foundation, structure, tank installation
CompleteSolar pumping system installation and water storage setup
CompleteDistribution network — pipes, stand taps within Ntambeng II
CompleteExtension to Ntamambu — two stand tap points
CompleteExtension toward Ntumbong
CompleteTesting, caretaker training, WMC setup, and community handover
CompletePreliminary work — site survey, geological assessment, mobilization
Borehole drilling (100–150m) and water testing
Water tower construction — foundation, structure, tank installation
Solar pumping system installation and water storage setup
Distribution network — pipes, stand taps within Ntambeng II
Extension to Ntamambu — two stand tap points
Extension toward Ntumbong
Testing, caretaker training, WMC setup, and community handover
Meet the Project Team
Gabila Franklin Neba
Project Committee ChairSammy Bujang
Chapter: DLJones Nkimbeng
Chapter: HOUFelix Leshey
Chapter: CHCletus Che
Chapter: OHRoland Cheyson
Chapter: DEErnest Nsoh
Chapter: MNEdwin Cho
Chapter: CAChristopher Che Chi
Chapter: DMVFestus Fru Nde
Chapter: GAProject Gallery
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