Bangladesh Dugwell Photographs

The Dhaka Community Hospital depends upon donations to install dugwells.  Donations may be sent to the ARSENIC FOUNDATION INC or to the bankers directly Brookline Bank, Brookline MA USA, a/c ....
Arrangements are being  made so  that such gifts of cash or appreciated securities can be (retroactively) tax-exempt in the USA. 
They should be sent to Richard Wilson, President ARSENIC FOUNDATION INC, 15 Bracebridge Road, Newton Centre, MA 02459
  A gift form can be downloaded .

DCH  personnel and villagers examine a well
 The top of a well being completed







Chemical treatment to ensure sanitation
 Examining the lining of a well
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 The lining of a well showing the steps for examination


The well is covered to avoid contamnination.
Water is removed by a pump
 Adding chemicals to kill bacteria




Materials required for digging and Community mobilization Installation of Dug Well with Pipeline
Maintenance    Community mobilization Installation of Dug Well with Pipeline


Installation of Dug Well with Pipeline Community meeting
Installation of Dug Well with Pipeline Community meeting   






Annex
Annex Map




Main Arsenic Site
Richard Wilson's Site
Smith et al. paper on dugwells in West Bengal

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