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Water guides

Practical notes for homes, sites, and vendors in Kenya. New guides will appear here.

Topics

• Storage and handlingHow to keep water clean after it reaches the house, from the jerrycan to the tank. 0 guides.
• Water qualityWhat clear, cloudy, or odd-tasting water can mean, and how households treat drinking water. 0 guides.
• Saving water at homeHabits that stretch a tank, a refill, or a shared connection through the week. 0 guides.
• Refills and bowsersWhen to order packaged water, when to book a tanker, and what to check on delivery. 0 guides.
• Rain and the dry seasonRoof harvesting, first flush, and how to plan before the rains stop. 0 guides.
• Water pointsHow to use the map, and what to check before you rely on a public point. 0 guides.
• Septic and exhaustorsWhen a tank needs emptying, and how to make the truck visit straightforward. 0 guides.

Every guide

• Guides coming soon.