The effectiveness of self-flowing water projects managed by local people

(Baonghean.vn) - While the self-flowing water works of the mountainous people often degrade and break down after a short time, the works in Chi Khe commune are being protected and used well thanks to the self-management model of the people..

In 2007, Lien Dinh village, Chi Khe commune, received investment from the State to build a self-flowing domestic water project, with 9 community water tanks. Each water tank is equipped with an on/off valve, a communal yard, a bathroom...

However, during use, due to the poor awareness of some people, some equipment is damaged. Moreover, there is no drainage system at the water tanks, so the wastewater stagnates, causing public unsanitary conditions. Especially in the hot season, people coming home from work gather at the water tanks to bathe, wash, etc., leading to a situation of fighting and jostling each other.

Based on that reality, the Party cell and the village management board held a meeting to find the most effective way to use water resources. The Party cell agreed that households should invest in installing a water supply system to each house, which would both reduce crowding and raise awareness of protecting the project, ensuring a clean water source. To realize that idea, the Party cell mobilized people to contribute 300,000 - 1 million VND per household.

Party cell secretary Vi Van Thiem, Party cell secretary of Trung Dinh village, Chi Khe commune, said: In fact, with that budget, it is easy to mobilize in the lowlands, but in our area, the majority of people are still poor, so to propagate for people to understand and contribute is not a simple matter. However, we went to each house to mobilize, but at first people did not agree, with the reason: "no money". However, when we analyzed the benefits of the water project with a valve like tap water, people were very excited. Some families even contributed more than the initial estimated budget.

Public water tank in Yen Khe commune.

In just 2 months of 2011, nearly 100% of households installed water supply systems to their homes. Sharing about the success of this method, Mr. Vi Van Thiem - Party cell secretary of Trung Dinh village, Chi Khe commune also said: "To use and manage the project well, the village has also set up its own village convention. If any household uses water indiscriminately or damages the pipeline, they will be reminded, criticized in front of the village, and even be administratively punished...

Seeing the practical benefits, all households join hands to preserve and protect the water source for their families.

Self-flowing water source leads to households.

Thanks to the self-flowing water system, over 400 households in 6 villages: Nam Dinh Lien Dinh, Trung Dinh, Son Khe, Tong Chai and Bai Van are always guaranteed clean water needs. Especially thanks to good propaganda work, people have been proactive in using as well as maintaining the project.

Mr. Lo Hong Minh, Chairman of the People's Committee of Chi Khe commune, said: "There are 415 households in the 6 villages mentioned above, and so far 403 households have installed water supply systems to their homes. To make the project effective, the commune has established a management board with the Vice Chairman as the head of the board, coordinating with village chiefs as members. Thanks to good propaganda work, people's awareness in using the project is very high, people join hands to protect, participate in repairing and repairing when the project is damaged..."

The model of managing and operating the self-flowing water system in Chi Khe commune has received the participation of the community, contributing to promoting the responsibility of each individual and household in the management and use of the project. Thanks to that, the self-flowing water project here has always promoted practical efficiency, helping people feel secure and stabilize their lives.

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