WATER AND SANITATION

Since 1992, Qandil has constructed water and sanitation infrastructure for almost 2 million people.

Deep wells
Qandil constructed 5 deep wells and installation of submersible pumps in 2005. Two of the wells were placed in Salah al-Din governorate and three in Mosul. The latter wells serves the Yazedian population of approx. 13 000 people, relocated to Mahat Collective Town, Shekhan district. The contribution to the IDPs consisted of rehabilitating the drinking water supply system. This intervention was aiming at increasing the quantity of water. The project was funded by IOM. Before the finalization, health education in water borne diseases was provided and training in maintenance.

Fayda Water Project
Fayda military compound is located approx. 20 Km southwest of Dohuk city beside the main road to Mosul. It is close to Fayda Sub-District, which is under the administrative responsibility of Telkef District, Ninewa Governorate. By the end of 2003, people from different locations, tribes and ethnicities started to reside in the camp. The numbers of IDPs are steadily increasing and living conditions were bad. No assistance/services were provided from the local authorities. Qandil improved the water supply system in the camp.