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Manual drilling is an approach that is appropriate in some hydrogeological environments, particularly in shallow unconsolidated aquifers with shallow water tables. It can reduce drilling costs and increase cost-effectiveness of groundwater development programmes. In some ways it is a traditional technique, but the equipment and methodologies have been updated. Modern manual drilling methods are used to provide water for drinking and other domestic needs in at least 36 countries around the world, and in some places are already well established. | |||
UNICEF and partners have developed a toolkit for African countries wishing to improve the [https://www.unicef.org/wash/files/1._Proffessionalizing_Manual_Drilling_lo_res.pdf professionalisation of manual drilling]. This toolkit includes technical notes and technical manuals, advocacy materials, case studies, and implementation and training manuals for manual drilling. | |||
There is also a series of [https://www.unicef.org/wash/index_54332.html maps]showing areas suitable for manual drilling in 12 countries in West Africa, and a report on the mapping methodologies used. | |||
The Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) has produced a [https://www.rural-water-supply.net/en/resources-top/details/653 '''Manual Drilling Compendium'''], which provides a useful overview of the impacts and challenges of manual drilling, and support for improving practices on the ground. | |||
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Manual Drilling
Manual drilling is an approach that is appropriate in some hydrogeological environments, particularly in shallow unconsolidated aquifers with shallow water tables. It can reduce drilling costs and increase cost-effectiveness of groundwater development programmes. In some ways it is a traditional technique, but the equipment and methodologies have been updated. Modern manual drilling methods are used to provide water for drinking and other domestic needs in at least 36 countries around the world, and in some places are already well established.
UNICEF and partners have developed a toolkit for African countries wishing to improve the professionalisation of manual drilling. This toolkit includes technical notes and technical manuals, advocacy materials, case studies, and implementation and training manuals for manual drilling.
There is also a series of mapsshowing areas suitable for manual drilling in 12 countries in West Africa, and a report on the mapping methodologies used.
The Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) has produced a Manual Drilling Compendium, which provides a useful overview of the impacts and challenges of manual drilling, and support for improving practices on the ground.
Africa Groundwater Atlas >> Resource pages >> Developing groundwater resources >> Groundwater Development Procedures >> Borehole Drilling >> Manual Drilling