Advantages
The Village Drill offers cost-effective, accessible water solutions for remote areas, empowering communities with sustainable, local control over their water supply.
Operations director Mike Anderson shows us the advantages of the Village Drill Hybrid — an invention that is changing the way the developing world gets clean water.
The Village Drill is leading the charge in the fight against water poverty.
With the Village Drill, instead of spending tens of thousands of dollars hiring a 20-ton drilling rig to drill just one well, you can now make the same investment in the Village Drill and produce dozens of wells each year.
There’s only one effective way to address scarce and contaminated water: a drill strong enough to penetrate almost any substrate, yet portable enough to reach the most remote rural areas, where the need is greatest and access is least reliable. The Village Drill does exactly that.
“Revolutionary Village Drill Hybrid Launched in Kenya, a Game Changer…”
Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation
Here’s why the Village Drill is the best choice for transforming communities.
Economic independence
Communities and individuals with water can now grow healthier crops, go to school, and become industrious, saving time that was once spent fetching water from great distances. The Village Drill has a profound social and economic impact, empowering communities to thrive and prosper.
Sustainable jobs
The low cost and durability of the Village Drill make it possible for entrepreneurs to establish a viable drilling business, something that was nearly impossible with other manual drilling methods. It can be owned, operated, and maintained by local entrepreneurs, fostering sustainable, community-driven solutions.
School attendance
Girls no longer have to spend their days fetching water, allowing them to attend school and receive a proper education. Access to water also enables girls to maintain proper hygiene during their menstrual cycles, reducing the need to miss school.
Health
A clean water well is superior to an open water source because it prevents the breeding of mosquitoes, thereby reducing the risk of malaria. Plus, it significantly lowers the chances of gastrointestinal diseases.
Sanitation
The lack of toilets is directly related to the lack of water. Once they have water, communities can then implement effective sanitation systems.
Food security
With access to water and irrigation, communities can boost crop production and enjoy an additional growing season during the typically dry months.
Portability and simplicity
The Village Drill can reach remote communities that most drilling rigs cannot. In fact, it allows access to 75% more communities at 75% lower cost. The drill can also be transported by a small truck and then hand-carried to its final destination.
Disaster relief
In the aftermath of a natural disaster, the difference between life and death is immediate access to clean water. The Village Drill can quickly establish water points in areas that are otherwise difficult to reach, providing vital resources when they are most needed.