Sustainable Water Management for Lelea’s Independent Water Scheme

1. Background Information: Lelea is a village in Samoa with a population approx 240 people Lelea Scheme is fully managed by the village council/community. Upgraded water scheme in 2015. Partnership between “KEW and the Village of Lelea” was signed in Aug 2015

2. Conditions of Partnership KEW Consult Ltd: Village of Lele’a Technical assistance/support Operator training-plumbing and fittings, maintenance operations, data collection Provision of tools- Toolbox and repair fittings Seminar and awareness programmes Employment opportunity - 1 Fully paid operator for duration of partnership Community obligation All services were free of charge Assist/support with all programs for the partnership. Help to promote sustainable water management strategies.

3. Objectives Reduce water loss & leakages Repair all existing leakages in households Reduce water wastage Carry out awareness programs/seminar Improve Sanitation Training for operators and water committee Continuous maintenance for water resources Increase in participation Female operators Female members in committee

4. CURRENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Reduced water loss and leakages Demand Monitoring Leak repairs Data collection and monitoring

Leak Repairs E.g. Household plumbing conditions before partnership Fig 1: Leakages and water wastage observation

Leak Repairs Repair works during partnership programme Fig 2: Leakages and water wastage repair works

Data collection and monitoring

Carried out awareness and seminar programs Fig 5: Awareness programs/seminar

Improved Sanitations Fig 3: Example of leaking toilet set fittings Fig 4: Replaced with 4 new toilet systems

Training 1 operator Training for committee member

Continuous maintenance for water source and resources ` Fig 1: Lele’a Storage tank 2015 Fig 2: Lele’a Spring 1 2015 Fig 3: Lele’a Spring 2 2015 Fig 4: Lele’a Storage tank 2016 Fig 5: Lele’a Spring 1 2016 Fig 6: Lele’a Spring 2 2016

Increase in number of participants Female operators in water management Fig #: percentage of Participants 2015 Fig #: percentage of Participants 2016

Secure donor for supply of 30household meters Pacific Technologies donates 30 domestic meters for the 30 families of Lele’a.

5. Future Plans: Installation of domestic water meters Improve data collection Financial management training Seeking donor assistance to extend partnership Develop 2 existing springs to improve production capacity for future coverage Improve storage capacity Water quality testing-water testing kits for turbidity, E.coli, coliform Chlorination treatment Promote sustainable water management to other water schemes locally and around the region.

Conclusion: Benefits to Lele’a: Improved Technical capacity Improved awareness Improved water supply management Improved female participation Sustainability of water scheme

Conclusion: Benefits to KEW Consult: Social corporate responsibilities; Stronger partnership ties with the Lele’a community and allied members/suppliers; Improved experience in the community working to strengthen water management system;