FIT PROGRAMME TO PROVIDE CLEAN DRINKING WATER IN RURAL COMMUNITIES OF ETHIOPIA
WATER PURIFICATION
Project Overview
This project provides clean drinking water to rural communities in Ethiopia through boreholes and borewells with chlorination. The initiative reduces reliance on unsafe water sources and biomass burning, contributing to better health and environmental sustainability.
Key Objectives
Ensure clean and safe drinking water for underserved communities in Ethiopia.
Reduce health risks and environmental degradation caused by biomass burning.
Promote sustainable water purification practices.
Project Details
Title:
FIT Ethiopia – Clean Water Supply Project
Type:
Energy Demand-Water Purification Supply
Project Location:
Across Ethiopia
Duration:
5 years
Carbon Standard:
Gold Standard
Methodology:
Emission reductions from Safe Drinking Water Supply
Certification Status:
Certified Design (Registered)
Partnerships and Stakeholders
Key Collaborators and Local Stakeholders:
Waterlife Construction PLCRole of Community:
Communities actively participate in utilizing clean water resources and promoting sustainability.Projects Impact
Annual Impacts (Key Metrics)
37,640 tCO2eq
EXPECTED CARBON CREDITS
7,528 tCO2eq
AVERAGE ANNUAL CREDITS
Over the project period
Alignment with SDGs
Community Impact
- Reduces exposure to waterborne diseases by providing access to safe drinking water.
- Saves time for women and children, allowing them to engage in education and productive activities.
- Targets rural and underserved populations, improving their quality of life and reducing health disparities.
Climate Impact
Mitigates environmental degradation caused by biomass burning for water purification.
Challenges & Solutions
Problems Addressed by the Project:
Lack of access to safe drinking water in rural Ethiopia.
Health and environmental risks associated with traditional water purification practices.
Implemented Solutions:
Drilled boreholes and installed borewells with chlorination systems.
Protected water sources in alignment with Gold Standard criteria.