Metod has been an integral part of the safe water project in Muganza, Tanzania since its construction began in June 2022. He was selected to join the construction team as an assistant to the Water Mission Tanzania technician and received training in plumbing. He also received project management training as part of the Muganza Safe Water Committee.

Metod performs water quality testing in Muganza Community, Tanzania. Photo: Water Mission

Through these experiences, Metod gained the skills necessary to manage the entire system. He now serves as the safe water system operator—a crucial role for maintaining water quality and system functionality.

In this capacity, Metod’s primary responsibility is ensuring that water from the storage tank meets the required chlorination standards for community consumption. Safe water is defined by chlorine levels between 0.6 and 0.8 at the distribution point and between 0.2 and 0.5 at the end user.

To ensure water quality meets standards, Metod checks chlorine levels at the distribution area and the volume of water distributed each morning and evening. He documents these daily chlorine and water volume checks, along with any completed repairs, in a ledger.

Metod is responsible for maintaining the solar panels. Photo: Water Mission

Metod is also responsible for keeping the system’s solar panels clean to promote optimal safe water service.

He shared, “I was trained by Water Mission that if these panels get dirty, their efficiency in producing energy decreases. This can result in insufficient energy to pump water from the source to the storage tank.”

Metod uses the Grundfos Renewable Solar Inverter tool to increase the system’s solar pumping capacity. He explained that using solar power is more beneficial than using diesel generators, “We don’t need to purchase diesel to run the project. We rely solely on the sun—a gift from God.” 

Metoduses a renewable solar inverter tool to increase the system’s solar pumping capacity. Photo: Water Mission

Before Water Mission’s safe water project, Metod’s children often experienced diarrhea and stomachaches, resulting in substantial medical expenses.

Since the community’s safe water system was completed, his kids have had no cases of diarrhea or stomach illness. Metod is grateful to play an instrumental role in ensuring community members—including his own family—always have access to safe water.

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