As part of a WaSH Consortium in Liberia, Action contre la Faim carried out an exhaustive survey ofwater points in three counties of Liberia. Besides serving as a baseline of information in post-warLiberia, and thus filling a gap of information, the results of the survey highlight the link between thecreation of community-based operation and maintenance systems, including access to spare parts forhand pumps, and the sustainability of the water points. The difference amongst counties is significant,and the water coverage could be improved through improving these sustainability mechanisms, andchoosing the appropriate mechanism according to the village and town size, and cohesion of thecommunity. Stakeholders have a clear responsibility in constructing technically sustainable water points,but also ensuring the operation and maintenance systems are in place. The survey shows that theimprovement of sustainability mechanisms on already existing infrastructure could provide drinkingwater for 234,000 people.
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