What is the meaning of Salwaco?

Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO)

What is wrong with Sierra Leone?

Pollutants and poor sanitation are attributed to some of the health problems in the country. Sierra Leone is one of the toughest countries to survive in. The average life expectancy for a Sierra Leonean is only 56 years. Poor sanitation generates high risk of hepatitis A and Typhoid fever.

Where do people in Sierra Leone get their water?

Sierra Leone is endowed with abundant water resources, including seven major rivers: the Kolenté (Great Scarcies), Kaba, Rokel, Pampana (Jong), Sewa, Moa, and Mano. There are substantial groundwater resources.

In what year was Guma Valley built?

Guma dam was constructed in the early 1960’s and is situated ‘witin the Forest Reserve of theWestern Area of Sierra Leone approximately 13 km due south of Freecown.

How much does it cost to build a well in Sierra Leone?

Wells dug in this manner provides a consistent flowing and clean drinking water. The wells cost $11,000 each, but through our partnership with World Hope, we are teaming up together on 20 wells which would leave each of us with the cost of $6,500 per well!

Does Sierra Leone have clean water?

Only 2% of the population in Sierra Leone has access to clean, readily available drinking water, and most households lack basic sanitation.

How much is a bottle of water in Sierra Leone?

Cost of Living in Sierra Leone

Restaurants	Edit
Water (12 oz small bottle)	0.66$
Markets	Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	10.42$
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	0.73$

How much would it cost to give Africa clean water?

Each well serves 2,000 people. That means it costs $4.00 to give a person clean water and help them live long and live better.

How long do wells last in Africa?

98% of our wells continue to function after 10 years because of our unique model of community ownership.

Is it expensive to live in Sierra Leone?

Summary of cost of living in Sierra Leone

Food
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area	35,577,500 Leone
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area	15,000,000 Leone
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas …) for 2 people in 85m2 flat	2,550,000 Leone