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Problems with IM2 hand pumps due to a high iron content in groundwate​r...?

Hi All,

In one of the communities I'm working in, the water from three IM2 hand pumps has a very high iron content between 1 and 4.5mg/l, depending on the pump. I have been told that this high iron content is damaging the pumps, with the result that they need to be repaired every 3-4 months. I have never heard of this issue before so would like some advice and to find out if anyone has experienced a similar problem or whether we could just have an unscrupulous mechanic? I am not based in the project area so I have been told by Oxfam's partner organisation of this recurrent issue.

For information the depth to groundwater in this area is 110-150ft.

Thank you, Sarah

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Problems with IM2 hand pumps due to a high iron content in groundwate​r...?

Hi All,

In one of the communities I'm working in, the water from three IM2 hand pumps has a very high iron content between 1 and 4.5mg/l, depending on the pump. I have been told that this high iron content is damaging the pumps, with the result that they need to be repaired every 3-4 months. I have never heard of this issue before so would like some advice and to find out if anyone has experienced a similar problem or whether we could just have an unscrupulous mechanic? I am not based in the project area so I have been told by Oxfam's partner organisation of this recurrent issue.

For information the depth to groundwater in this area is 110-150ft.

Thank you, Sarah

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WaterAid

Problems with IM2 hand pumps due to a high iron content in groundwate​r...? groundwate​r?

Hi All,

In one of the communities I'm working in, the water from three IM2 hand pumps has a very high iron content between 1 and 4.5mg/l, depending on the pump. I have been told that this high iron content is damaging the pumps, with the result that they need to be repaired every 3-4 months. I have never heard of this issue before so would like some advice and to find out if anyone has experienced a similar problem or whether we could just have an unscrupulous mechanic? I am not based in the project area so I have been told by Oxfam's partner organisation of this recurrent issue.

For information the depth to groundwater in this area is 110-150ft.

Thank you, Sarah

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Problems with IM2 hand pumps due to a high iron content in groundwate​r?

Hi All,

In one of the communities I'm working in, the water from three IM2 hand pumps has a very high iron content between 1 and 4.5mg/l, depending on the pump. I have been told that this high iron content is damaging the pumps, with the result that they need to be repaired every 3-4 months. I have never heard of this issue before so would like some advice and to find out if anyone has experienced a similar problem or whether we could just have an unscrupulous mechanic? I am not based in the project area so I have been told by Oxfam's partner organisation of this recurrent issue.

For information the depth to groundwater in this area is 110-150ft.

Thank you, you,

Sarah

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WaterAid

Problems with IM2 hand pumps due to a high iron content in groundwate​r?

Hi All,

In one of the communities I'm working in, the water from three IM2 hand pumps has a very high iron content between 1 and 4.5mg/l, depending on the pump. I have been told that this high iron content is damaging the pumps, with the result that they need to be repaired every 3-4 months. I have never heard of this issue before so would like some advice and to find out if anyone has experienced a similar problem or whether we could just have an unscrupulous mechanic? I am not based in the project area so I have been told by Oxfam's partner organisation of this recurrent issue.

For information the depth to groundwater in this area is 110-150ft.

Thank you,

Sarah

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RedR CCDRR

Problems with IM2 hand pumps due to a high iron content in groundwate​r?

Hi All,

In one of the communities I'm working in, the water from three IM2 hand pumps has a very high iron content between 1 and 4.5mg/l, depending on the pump. I have been told that this high iron content is damaging the pumps, with the result that they need to be repaired every 3-4 months. I have never heard of this issue before so would like some advice and to find out if anyone has experienced a similar problem or whether we could just have an unscrupulous mechanic? I am not based in the project area so I have been told by Oxfam's partner organisation of this recurrent issue.

For information the depth to groundwater in this area is 110-150ft.

Thank you,

Sarah