CERAMIC WATER FILTER (CCWP) $35.00

Funding a pump well

There are 3 sizes of wells that CCWP installs in the most communities in Siem Reap.

1. SMALL WELL 50 mm (1.96 in) pipe diameter    $385.00
This is by far the most common well, this size well and the equipment needed to install it is capable of reaching to the underground water sources in most of the areas that we are working.

2. MEDIUM WELL 60 mm (2.36 in) pipe diameter $515.00
Occasionally, there is a situation where the ground conditions, water table depths or access to the area dictate the use of larger well and different drilling equipment. This medium sized well can be effectively installed and is able to meet the needs in these areas.

3. LARGE WELL 100 mm (3.93 in) pipe diameter  $2500.00
In areas where conditions are the most difficult, usually due to the depth of the water table, the best decision is to put in the large well that will serve a small group of families or a village. This enables us to meet the water needs of a larger group more economically.

Each well includes (Photo of well)

• A well drilled to the average depth of 20 to 30 meters. The average water table penetration is 7 meters.
• Installation of PVC piping and hand operated Steel pump.
• The Steel pump has been shown to perform the best under the conditions of the area.
• Installation of a concrete apron around the well head to improve sanitation and function.
• A sign acknowledging the donor (plaque of family).
• CERAMIC WATER FILTER (CCWP)* $35.00
• CISTERN for the storage and clarification of water* $60.00 (Not included).

Although the water that is supplied by the wells is clean and potable, there is a very slight trace of sediment. This sediment is extremely fine and the water has a nice clear appearance (Low Turbidity). Allowing the water to sit for a short period of time or the use of a basic water filter will eliminate this sediment and prevent complications from long term (25 - 30 year) mineral consumption. Information about each well is included on our website page. The information will include; pictures of the well and the families that received it, basic information about the donor if they wish GPS coordinates of the well and a link to our interactive map that shows the location on Google Earth. If the donor would like to visit their well or any other project while visiting Cambodia, they simply need to contact us and we will help them with the arrangements. Some of our valued donors have been able to visit and have shared their photos with us; you can see some of them on. Back