Ministry of Water & Environment
Appropriate Technology Center
Appropriate Technology Center
Discover adaptation technologies and challenges in Luwero district.
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| Technology | Category | Sub Category | Location | Capital Cost | Status | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Domestic Water Supply
Water from production wells solar powered to transmit water to a reservoir and d... |
Water | - | 10-15M when well is in place | Working | ||
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Large PWS in Rural and TCs - run by NWSC
Water from surface water sources conventionally treated and transmited water to... |
Water | - | 22M per KM-laying pipes | Issues | ||
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RWHT
tank installed in raised platform to collect water from catchment roof and gutte... |
Water | - | Ferro Cement 5.4M; CIS 2M; Plastic 10M3 4M | Working | ||
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Boreholes
machine excavated upto more than 30 m depth, handpump instaled with tank and ha... |
Water | - | 30M | Issues | ||
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SW-Hand dug wells
handdug to 30 m depth, handpump instaled with tank and handle, pump and sprout... |
Water | - | 10M | Working | ||
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Domestic Water Treatment/Purification
Sedimentation, then aeration, coagulation, and chlorination before distribution... |
Water | - | >500M | Issues | ||
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Point of Use
Water is heated to boiling point killing the dangerous pathogens... |
Water | - | 1,000- 2,000 per 5L jerrycan | Working |
| Challenge | Category | Locations | About | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deforestation for fuel | Environment | kamira kikyusa zirobwe | - | |
| Enchroachment on wetlands | Environment | No location specified | - | |
| Land issues | Water | No location specified | - | |
| Low awareness on environment regulations and laws | Environment | No location specified | - | |
| Low pha enforcements | Sanitation | No location specified | - | |
| Low water table | Water | Bamunonika kamira Kikusa Tumtumla | - | |
| Non functional wscs | Water | No location specified | - | |
| O&m issues-non functional sources | Water | No location specified | - | |
| Pests and diseases | Environment | zirobwe kikyusa kamira butuntumula | - | |
| Political interventions | Sanitation | kikyusa bombo | - | |
| Prolonged dry spells | Environment | No location specified | - | |
| Rocky soils | Sanitation | kamira luwero S/C and kikyusa mukulubita | - | |
| Under staffing of health personel | Sanitation | No location specified | - | |
| Unstable soils | Sanitation | No location specified | - | |
| Water shortage | Environment | No location specified | - | |
| Water shortage in some areas | Environment | No location specified | - |
No NGOs registered in Luwero district yet.