Ethiopia: 23 safe water projects go operational

Nekempt December 03/2012 Some 23 safe water projects constructed in Abababo Gudru Woreda, Horu Gudru Wollega Zone of Oromia State with 12.5 million Birr have gone operational, the woreda water, mines and energy office said. Office Head, Teshale Kumsa said the projects benefited more than 5000 residents. Teshale said safe water service coverage has grown to 44.4 per cent from 34.5 per cent following construction of the projects. Activities are underway to construct 24 similar projects with over 15.6 million Birr during the current Ethiopian budget year, the head said, adding, the projects will benefit more than 10,000 people.