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Abstract:
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The study deals with analysis in rural water supply in Mbeya region, Tanzania, covering investment as well as operation and maintenance for different technologies. All observations in the report are result of the analysis of piped gravity schemes covering 59 villages and 13 hand pumped schemes. Main factors influencing both capital and running costs identified in the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) supported water project in Mbeya region in Tanzania have been studied. The study has been limited to pipe gravity and hand pumped supplies. Information regarding other types on technology is limited and therefore difficult to assess. Available cost data from the donor agency working in the study area was compiled and analysed. Relevant literature, including physical project progress reports, regarding cost of rural water supplies was reviewed. A seasonal water-use study in selected water systems was carried out to estimate specific consumption. The annual costs, including capital and running costs, per capita of providing improved water supply to rural population in Mbeya region based on DANIDA implementation set-up are given (1989 prices) for gravity piped and hand pumped systems respectively. This is based on direct scheme expenses excluding overheads, and zero rate of return. Cost analysis study should be extended to other project regions of Iringa and Ruvuma to improve accuracy of the study findings. /Kir10 |