Way of getting water in nelumwewa

Having insufficient water for drinking purpose is the major problem, which the villagers are engaged in. Thought they have introduced with several solutions, none of them have met with the needs. 

Rain water harvesting tank

The rainwater harvesting tank, which functions according to the rain fall. The lack of rain fall in the area has become the major crisis of this tank. Since this is supplied with a small filtering system, this becomes handy regarding the issue. Nevertheless people tend to use the rain water stored in the tank for an unnecessarily long period, which might lead them to harder and dramatic situations causing health problems.

Purchased gallons from the market

Purchasing mineral water from the market is the next promising solution they can come up with, which already they are doing. Yet this costs them a lot, which is not bearable due to their low income. At the same time the quality of those bottled water is not very promising. In such situations they have to go through some sort of a process to ensure the safety. Thus it’s not the best solution after all. 

Water supply of Praja Mula Development organization

Praja Mula Development Organization, a local organization has laid a water supplying system, which can be used only for washing purposes. Absence of a proper filtering system is the problem, for this critical situation. Positive point is, this water supply is available at any time of the day.

Abounded wells due to dirty water and lack of water in area

An abundant well 

Observing the situation

World Vision Programme has introduced a system of stone-wells, which didn’t benefit the villagers. If you visit the area you will be able to see those abandoned wells. Lack of rainfall and springs lead this solution to end up as a failure. Still the quality of the water from those wells was below the standards due to high salinity and hardness.