Community Borehole Drilling Project

Project Overview

Community Borehole Drilling Project

Client Challenge
A rural village relied on seasonal streams and shallow wells that frequently dried up, forcing residents to travel long distances for water.

AKO Solution
AKO drilled a high-yield borehole following detailed groundwater assessment and site analysis, providing a reliable water source for households and community facilities.

Engineering Considerations
Borehole depth, casing, and pump selection were based on aquifer characteristics. Sustainable abstraction rates were recommended to protect the water table.

System Specs

• Borehole drilling & installation
• Submersible pump system
• Hydrogeological survey & aquifer mapping
• Water quality testing

Results

• Reliable water supply year-round
• Reduced dependence on surface water sources
• Low-maintenance pumping system
• Community trained on operation and maintenance

Where AKO Has Done Similar Projects

AKO has supported estates, gated communities and mixed-use developments around Nairobi and its environs (including Kiambu, Ruiru, Juja, Athi River, Ongata Rongai, Ngong and Limuru), as well as estate clusters in Nakuru, Naivasha, Kisumu and Mombasa. This gives our team a strong reference base for pressure zoning, storage configuration and redundancy in modern residential settings.