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(2) Socioeconomic background surveys based, on the analysis af<br />
available records supplexented 'by rapid reconnaissance<br />
fiald work.<br />
These events are organized by a Community PB.-ticipatlorr<br />
Coordinator (CPC), WDA technical personnel, the extension staff<br />
of local development agencies and local government officials,<br />
The Stage<br />
The objective of this stage is to complete the preparation<br />
af the buxahobe for punp instal3ation. It involves community<br />
<strong>part</strong>icipation in: the selection of the dril3ing site; the<br />
nomination of candidates for pump operator training; raad repair<br />
or construction and; the preparation of the sire. Two meetings<br />
are heXd with residents and water committee members to explain<br />
end to coordinate contributions which include local labor and<br />
materials. WDA inputs include technical supervision, a team of<br />
trained drillers and a drill rig. The aonitoring of village<br />
<strong>part</strong>icipation begins d~ring this stage.<br />
2.5.5. The Construction Stage<br />
The objective of this stage is to complete the water supply<br />
system, This includes the instaZlation of the diesel or hand<br />
pump and the construction of civil works; the storage tank,<br />
troughs and taps. Residents from villzges in the target zone<br />
contribute labor and Local cozstruction materials- They are<br />
zZsa asked to jrovide food fur sale to the workers and in fact,<br />
often donate large quantities of animals and staples to the<br />
drilling and canstruckion crews. Other activities include a<br />
camunity zzeting ta prepare a water systern management plan and<br />
WDA training for pump operators and assistants.<br />
2.5.5. The Operations and Maintenance Stage<br />
The final stage involves the operation and management of<br />
the water distribution system. Responsibility for maintenance<br />
is divided between WDA azd the community water committee<br />
according to the water management plan agreed on during the<br />
previous stage. Major activities include the operation of the<br />
pump, the procurement of fuel, oil and filter changes, the<br />
colfectian of use= fees and the recording of technical and<br />
economic data. In principle, fuel, spare <strong>part</strong>s and repai~s is<br />
supplied by WDA. In practice, VDA is often unable to meet these<br />
obligations in a tdaely manner. While current regulations do<br />
not sanction the use of alternative sources for these goods and<br />
services, villagers frequently use them to prevent interruptions<br />
in puinp operations.