SRI SATHYA SAI NATIONAL PURE DRINKING WATER MISSION

INSTALLATION & MANAGEMENT

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A PUBLICATION FROM ALL INDIA TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

July 2015

STEPS IN SETTING UP ‘WPS’

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Survey• Water Vows, Villager Involvement, Infra

Prepare• Villager Motivation & Trust, Report, Funding

Deploy• Village Committee, Reviews

Survey

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First Visit to the Village• Start the meeting with a heartfelt Prayer

• Explain Bhagawan’s mission briefly-Water Projects , Hospitals, Educational Institutions and other services.

• Explain the spirit of volunteerism in the form of

Sevadal Services and that we expect nothing from them.

• That we believe in the concept of “Manava Sevaye Madhava Seva”

• Clearly detail the purpose of your visit – that we have come only to organize provision of pure drinking water for their good health

Survey

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First Visit to the Village• Tell them there is no need to donate

money. Seek only their co-operation and Shrama-Dhaan

• Talk about the ill effects of drinking contaminated water. Related health issues.

• Motivate them with narratives of great transformation in other villages because of clean drinking water

• Tell them the cost would be only Rs 2 per 20 liters per day as against Rs 15 to Rs 20 per Lit in market

Survey

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First Visit to the Village• This cost of Rs 2 would be sufficent to

meet operational costs – Salary, Electricity, Maintenance, Repairs etc.

• In addition they would be able to save enough money to carry out welfare programs in their village, like providing food to the poorest of poor and elderly, medical needs, educational needs, shelter and for festivals of the village

Survey

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Need Identification – Analysing Water• Take water samples in one litre clean

pet bottles from various sources in the village.

• It is important to lable the bottle properly with date and source location

• Identify a recognized analytical lab – Public or Private

• Send the samples for analysis to determine if they are contaminated

Survey

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Need Identification – Analysing Water• Analyze for Fluoride, Total Dissolved

Solids, Hardness, Arsenic, Bacteria, Iron etc

• Send the Analysis report to the All India Techno Group Coordinator for evaluation

• The Techno group will determine the type and capacity of the plant, which is normally calculated on the basis of 5 liters of water per person per day

Survey

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Resources Identification• Note the time when Single and 3-Phase

power supply is available and enquire about voltage fluctuations

• Map the number of water sources in the village. Make sure they are sufficient and reliable?

• Check for any old building room of size – 12x10 or 12x14 ft is available Or a suitable site for constructing a room. Try and use existing infrastructure to limit costs

• Identify responsible and active elders and youth of the village. Involve them from the start

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Role of Techno Group• The Techno group will determine the

type and capacity of the plant, which is normally calculated on the basis of 5 liters of water per person per day

• Techno group prepares a comprehensive report on viability and fund need.

• It will contain the details of funding by Central and State trusts

• The State trust/SSSO to supervise the civil works, electrical works at site.

Prepare

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Role of Techno Group• Remember the Central Trust will

release funds only when the State Trust confirms completion of Infrastructure site works.

• The report will be sent to All India President for coments and approval

• Once approved by AIP, the Techno Group Coordinator will visit the identifed village

• A Construction plan and Cost Estimate will be made with the approval of the concerned State President

Prepare

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Prepare

Gaining Villager’s Confidence and Trust• Conduct Sarva Dharma Bhajans/Nagar

Sankaeertan

• Conduct Medical camps or take up Service Projects

• If possible take them to the nearest WPS to get a good first hand experience of the project and its benefits

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Prepare

For the Water Purification Plant• Identify a water source or two close

to the plant.

• The plant itself should be in the middle of the village, convinient for all

• Involve the villagers in doing both small and big tasks for the plant. Make them feel its their own

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DeployVillage Committee• Form a village Water Committee

comprising men, women and youth- two each

• Member of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation or anyone associated with the Organisation should stay away from all financial transactions and nomination of persons.

• The bank account itself should NOT be associated with Bhagawan’s name in any form

• Sevadal’s role would be limited to reviews once the plant is operational

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DeployInauguration of the Plant • Once the plant is setup ensure it is

running well by doing several dry runs and wet runs.

• A person from the village should be employed to take care of the complete operations of the plant on a day-to-day basis

• For the inauguration itself, make the mood festive, invite the local collector and other Govt officials

• Reiterate our purpose of doing this, the benefits they would see.

And gracefully step aside for Swami’s Grace to flow in the form of Sai Ganga.

COSTING

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Specifications:

• Capacity : 1000 Liters/hour • For 2000/2500 people a day• 10 hours of working-Can be increased

by needCost of Equipment (A):

• 3.06 Lakhs with smart card system• To be borne by Central Trust • Includes - Taxes, Installation, Tanks• Excludes – Transportation and any

Insurance

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Cost of Infrastructure (B):

S.N0

DESCRIPTION

1000 Lt REMARKS

01 Building 1,65,000

12X10 -14X12 ft Room

02 Civil Works 15,000

Tiling-fill area-Paints

03 Electricals 5,000

Meter/MCB/cables

04 Transport Actual

To the site location

05 Extras 5,000

Miscellaneous

Total (in Rs)

1,90,000

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Total Cost of the facility (A+B):

S.N0

DESCRIPTION 1000 Lt

500 Lt REMARKS

01 Plant Cost 3.06,860

Funds - CT

02 Infrastructure Cost

1,90,000

Funds -CT

03 Total (in Rs) 4,96,860

<5 Lakhs• The infra cost can be reduced to Rs

80,000 if the village provides a small building, even if it is old.

• Therefore we will make our efforts in this direction to save cost.

• We can make a site decision on this subject.

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Maintenance CostsS.N0 DESCRIPTION HEAD OF ACCOUNT-1000 LIT

PLANTOperating at 70% capacity off take

UNITS

01 Assumption 70% Of Utilization-of 10,000 of capacity

7000 Lit/Day

02 Operations in a Day ( Can be Increased) 10 hrs

03 Operator Salary- Rs 3500 Pm- Rs116 A Day 116

04 Cartridges- Rs 600 /Month OR Rs 20/DAY 20

05 Power/Day=3 Kwx0.70 Factor x 10 hrs x Rs7/kwh

147

06 Membranes @ Rs 1,00,000/30 Months - @Rs 111/Day

111

07 Annual Maintenance Cost - Rs 15000/YEAR 42

Total Operating & Maintenance Cost Per Day (in Rs)

436

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Revenue – Cost = Welfare FundRevenue/Day = Rs2 per day per home X 500 homes @ 70%

Rs 700

Maintenance Costs per day Rs (436)

Net Savings per Day in Village Welfare Fund

Rs 264

Annual Projected Welfare Fund in Account

Rs 95,040

Most important condition for success90% of the village must opt for usage