WASH Training - Hand pump installation, Repair and Maintenance

The repair of damaged handpumps is often an effective intervention in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions. In order to enable WASH professionals to consider the rehabilitation of hand pumps within their work, a sound knowledge of different hand pump models is needed.


This two days training will increase participants skills and knowledge regarding different aspects of hand pumps.

They will gain a comprehensive understanding of different hand pump models, their application range and limits as well as of technical & institutional aspects related to hand pump maintenance

By the end of the course the participants will be able to:

• Distinguish between different hand pump models, including their advantages & disadvantages
• Conduct a diagnostic on non or ill functioning hand pumps and practically repair them.
• Demonstrate awareness about basic elements of community management for hand pump projects

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