Potable Water from Water Pumps

Schools and neighborhoods generally retrieve water from a hand pump, taking turns to fill pails of water for home use. The challenge is that water run off forms puddles and attracts mosquitos which can result in a malaria outbreak. The hand pump shown above was moved outside the school yard wall.

Standard Toilets and Sinks in CF Schools

Non-potable water is pumped to toilets. Our gender-based toilets mean separate facilities for boys and girls. Toilets and water access are essential for girls at puberty age. Without such access, girls will not attend school while menstruating. Squat toilets and hand wash sinks are standard in all the Carnevali Foundation schools.

Securing Hand-Wash Stations

This hand wash sink is locked up at night so that the stainless steel taps cannot be removed. Stainless steel has value and can be resold. Carnevali Foundation custom designed metal hoods for all our schools that lock to avoid theft. Since potable water is scarce, push taps are used to avoid water being left on.

Water for Plants

Hyderabad is a very rocky city and planting anything is difficult. Heavy poles are used to make holes in the ground (shovels won't work). Water harvesting pits are also dug this way. This allows rainwater to reach the water table. With sufficient water, shrubs and trees grow quickly and provide shade during the hot months.