Why is it Needed
Domestic valve boxes are to protect against accidental damage with machetes and/or livestock. More importantly, they also serve to aid in the social engineering side of aqueduct maintenance. The valve at each tap stand can be shut off when someone has left the community (to avoid kids tampering) or to enforcement monthly water payments. Collecting a nominal fee each month will allow the water committee to have sufficient funds for maintaining their system without outside aid.
Domestic valve boxes are to protect against accidental damage with machetes and/or livestock. More importantly, they also serve to aid in the social engineering side of aqueduct maintenance. The valve at each tap stand can be shut off when someone has left the community (to avoid kids tampering) or to enforcement monthly water payments. Collecting a nominal fee each month will allow the water committee to have sufficient funds for maintaining their system without outside aid.
The domestic valve can only be opened and closed with a special key that only the water committee has.
Valve box covers can be made from a concrete mix (1:2:4 with pea-size aggregate), using a tin can (large) as a form.
Another option is simply using 3” PVC tube with an end cap.
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