Flooding, earthquakes, civil unrest and other natural and man-made disasters often cause damage to hand-dug wells. This technical note sets out the actions needed to repair and rehabilitate a hand-dug well so that it can be returned to its former condition. The emergency repair and rehabilitation measures proposed are temporary and should be followed by measures for permanent rehabilitation.
Godfrey, S. & Reed, B. (2013). Cleaning hand-dug wells Technical Notes on Drinking-Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Emergencies WHO/ WEDC
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