In support of Zambia’s national drive to achieve Sustainable Development Goals 6 and 13—Clean Water & Sanitation and Climate Action—ECHO is leading a transformative effort to restore critical water infrastructure in rural communities.

Since 2020, in partnership with the Ministry of Water and Sanitation, local authorities, and key stakeholders, ECHO has rehabilitated non-functional boreholes across 16 districts in Central and Western Provinces, bringing safe, sustainable water to over 396,000 people.

🚀 Impact at Scale

Thanks to generous support from CO2balance, Village Water UK, and Just a Drop, ECHO has:

• Rehabilitated 853 boreholes in Central Province
• Restored 520 boreholes in Western Province
• Upgrading sites with durable UPVC piping under the #StopTheRot campaign

These upgrades ensure long-lasting infrastructure that can withstand environmental stress and serve communities reliably for years to come.

🔧 Sustainability in Action

ECHO’s commitment goes beyond installation:

• 1,373 boreholes are routinely monitored
• Water quality testing is conducted regularly
• Hygiene behavior change sessions empower communities
• Maintenance response time is under 72 hours
• Analogue water meters track usage and inform planning

This proactive approach ensures uninterrupted access to clean water and builds community resilience.

🌍 Climate-Smart Solutions

By reducing the need to boil water with firewood—a common but carbon-intensive purification method—ECHO’s work helps lower emissions and protect Zambia’s ecosystems. Every rehabilitated borehole is a step toward climate mitigation, public health improvement, and environmental stewardship.

ECHO’s water rehabilitation program is more than infrastructure—it’s a lifeline. By combining innovation, accountability, and community engagement, we’re helping Zambia build a future where clean water flows freely, and climate goals are within reach.