Water Resources Program (West Bank, Palestine)
World Bank Four Cities Project (Russia)
Health NGO Capacity Building Initiative (Central Asia)
Community Action Program Al-Anbar (Iraq)
There are three types of drinking water wells: dug, driven, and drilled. Proper well construction and continued maintenance are keys to the safety of a well's water supply. A well should be located so that rainwater flows away from it, because rainwater can pick up harmful bacteria and chemicals on the land’s surface. Many efforts are required to maintain safe and productive wells which include, minimizing the use of fertilizers and pesticides, reducing erosion, and preventing surface water runoff.
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Expertise: Watershed management, Land use planning, Coastal hazard mitigation, Shoreline management and coastal erosion, Parks and protected areas management, Aquatic biodiversity and habitat management, Soil and water conservation, Water well drilling and maintenance, Drinking water desalination, Community development and participation, Environmental education and communication, Fisheries and coastal ecosystems management plans, Economic rehabilitation
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