Description

The most simple way of lifting water from a well is a rope and a bucket or other container like a tyre.

Advantages compared to a pump

• – Much cheaper
• – Simple to use
• – Easy maintenance, Bucket and Rope need frequent   replacement
• – Can adjust with water level changes

Disadvantages compared to a pump

• – To use a bucket the well has to be open so dirt, or even children can fall    into the well.
• –  A bucket and rope can contaminate the water in the well, because of dirty   hands, mud on the bucket etc.
• – The movement of a bucket may cause turbidity in the well water
• –  Speed of extracting water in general is less than with a pump
• –  More heavy work, (women Children)

Information

• Rope and bucket can be used in any well depth
• Cost depends on type of rope , well depth and type of bucket
• Cost indication for a 10 m deep well: 10 –  30 US$