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 Despite being old technology, handpumps still have a very valuable part to play in the supply of drinking water in African countries thanks to their lower failure rate compared to modern mechanical pumps
VIEWPOINT

The ongoing need for handpumps in Africa

The ongoing importance of handpumps for drinking water in Africa

28 May 2021

 The failure of poor quality handpumps can have a dramatic effect on the lives of the communities that rely upon them for clean drinking water
VIEWPOINT

Stop the rot - action research on handpump quality in sub-Saharan Africa

The issue of poor quality handpumps and the impact their failure can have on communities

10 February 2021

 The development of the manual water well drilling industry in the DRC has reached a turning point
GROUNDWATER

The rise or fall of the manual drilling sector in the DRC

An insight into the problems concerning the delivery of manual drilling for water wells in the DRC

12 November 2020

 Participants on the RWSN’s online courses have shared valuable information about their drilling realities and managing drilling projects and the problem they have to overcome
GROUNDWATER

Water well drilling - some insights from around the world

How sharing knowledge during training programmes is benefiting the water well industry

08 October 2020

 Ensuring that water supplies last requires every borehole to be constructed in a professional manner professionally
GROUNDWATER

Looking back and looking forwards

Kerstin Danert tells GDI about how she established her own water development project

16 September 2020

 Handpumps used by rural communities do not withdraw a lot of water, and the shallow aquifers that they rely on, generally receive enough recharge
GROUNDWATER

Unlocking Africa's groundwater potential: new insights and opportunities

Writing on behalf of RWSN, Sean Furey looks at the UPGro programme in sub-Saharan Africa

24 August 2020

 Water well drillers in remote locations can face many challenges that make it difficult for them to work profitably
GROUNDWATER

The need for professional associations for water well drillers

How important is it for water well drillers to have active associations to support them?

13 May 2020

Kerstin Danert looks at the issue of handpump corrosion at well sites in west Africa
VIEWPOINT

Addressing the handpump corrosion and material quality challenge

Kerstin Danert looks at the issue of handpump corrosion at well sites in west Africa

23 March 2020

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Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

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A Sneak Peek at the Future of Drilling Data

Drilling is the first step in an optimised mine value chain, so it is crucial to

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Gain Ground on the Competition

Rigs, tooling designed for direct push propel profits, production across industries

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Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

Multi-application drill rigs and enhanced tools boost productivity and profits.