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The installation of a PlayPump brings with it several benefits:

The PlayPump is often the only piece of playground equipment at a school and provides the children with a constructive and rewarding way to use their energy.  Improved health by virtue of a reduction in water borne diseases. This leads to a reduction in the number of cases of diarrhoea.  An increase in time spent at school as a consequence of improved health, leading to an improvement in education.  Increase in overall attendance at school as it becomes known that there is a reliable source of clean drinking water.  Improved safety for the girls who don’t have to walk long distances to collect water from rivers and dams etc.  The ability to educate school children and the surrounding community via the messaging opportunity available on the panels at the top of each PlayPump tank stand.

Prior to the installation of a PlayPump, each borehole is tested. Borehole tests comprise both chemical and bacteriological testing to ensure that the water is fit for human consumption; as well as a step down test to establish the rate at which water can be drawn from the borehole without it running dry.

Test results are provided to a qualified Geo-hydrologist.  Once they have certified that the water is fit for human consumption, they provide the pump set recommendations to ensure the ease of use of the equipment.