{"id":34115,"date":"2025-09-11T09:50:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T07:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/?p=34115"},"modified":"2025-09-15T13:40:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T11:40:41","slug":"update-85-out-of-130-water-networks-up-and-running-in-bangladesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/update-85-out-of-130-water-networks-up-and-running-in-bangladesh\/","title":{"rendered":"Update: 85 of 130 water networks completed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Project update: 85 of 130 water networks up and running in Bangladesh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By building and maintaining water networks in Bangladesh, we provide families with access to clean drinking water.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This gives families round-the-clock access<\/strong> \u2014 80 to 100 liters per person per day, with up to three tap points in their home.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading for an update on the Max Tapwater project.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Update: 10 September 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Water networks for families in Bangladesh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With Max Tapwater, we provide safe and affordable access to water for households in the southern coastal regions of Bangladesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We install and maintain water networks that provide about 40 to 70 households in rural and semi-urban areas with clean drinking water. Families pay a one-time connection fee and a monthly contribution to support the upkeep of the service. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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At present, 85 of the planned 130 water networks have been completed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The networks are designed with simple technology and built using locally available materials. By making water available directly at home, we help reduce waterborne diseases and ease the burden of fetching water \u2014 especially for women and teenage girls. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Clean drinking water in Bangladesh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a growing economy, most households in Bangladesh still lack access to clean drinking water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Only 5% of rural households have access to piped water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Every day, women lose an average of 90 minutes<\/strong> just collecting water<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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87% of households use unsafe water for cooking and cleaning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Recent developments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • More than 12,000 men, women and children<\/strong> now have access to clean drinking water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The water networks are also creating work oppurtunities. More than 102 jobs<\/strong> have already been created for management and maintenance of the networds in Dhaka, Patuakhali, Barisal, Barguna and Khulna. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 800 families<\/strong> improved hygiene by building or upgrading their toilets with Max TapWater.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Water-related diseases in Max TapWater network areas have been reduced to near zero<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A tap brings more than just water \u2014 it gives back time. Thanks to 85 grids, 5,073 hours are saved every day<\/strong> that were once spent fetching water. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    In addition, experiments are underway with smart networks<\/strong> that can be monitored remotely, allowing quicker response to any disruptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There is also an ambition to increase the average number of connections per grid from 40 to 70 households<\/strong> \u2014 an important step towards financial self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If successful, they will explore whether existing government networks<\/strong> can also be managed and improved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Innovations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Besides building water networks, Max TapWater continuously invests in smart innovations. From advanced testing protocols to modern purification systems, these solutions make water safer, services more reliable, and our impact more sustainable. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Quality protocols<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    Max TapWater has developed a water testing protocol in line with WHO guidelines (testing for arsenic, pH, iron, chloride, TDS, salinity, and fecal coliforms at the prescribed frequency). The organization has also introduced a cleaning protocol for water tanks and pipe networks. Clean tanks and pipelines ensure a safe supply of drinking water. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Individual household meters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    In 2023, Max TapWater began installing household meters. Since then, people have become more aware of their water use, leading to a significant reduction in waste. Max TapWater is committed to the sustainable use of groundwater. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    UV-lamps<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    Max TapWater installs UV lamps in the water supply network, effectively disinfecting the water by eliminating harmful microorganisms. This improves water safety and quality while reducing the risk of waterborne diseases. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    SO FAR: experiences from families<\/h3>\n\n
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    “Around 40 people in Amkhola Bazar had diarrhealast year. People had to remain in hospitals forseveral days. Not a single person suffered diarrheathis year after using water from Max Tap Waterconnection.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    “Before having Max Tap Water connection, I had to carry water far from my house. That’s why I did not have that much time to help my children on their study. Also, I got sick most of the time. But after having Max Tap water connection I can now able to pay attention to my children and I don’t get sick at all.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2013 Suraiya Bilkis<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    “Earlier I had to clean up before prayers withdirty pond water. But after getting Max TapWater connection, now I use clean and safewater to clean myself. I am very happy with it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2013 Abddur Rajjak<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    “We have benefited a lot from this water. Those of us who are poor do not have the capacity to install tube wells. Because it takes around 80,000 – 1 lac taka to install a tube-well.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2013 Shondha Rani<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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