New Drilled Water Wells
Mariatu's Hope offers three different strategies when adding new water points.
LDT 360
In 2022 Mariatu’s Hope purchased an LDT360 Rino cable drill rig. It is quite versatile and can drill through hard formations, including rock. This rig is used when converting hand dug wells to boreholes. This rig allows for more drilling options, capabilities, and capacity.
LS 200 H+
This is a handy rig capable of drill up 200 ft. in softer formations. It is portable and efficient. This rig was generously donated to Mariatu’s Hope in 2014 and has drilled hundreds of wells in both urban and remote villages deep within the bush. People living in these rural areas have been drinking from swamps and shallow holes in the ground for generations.
Chances are this rig is drilling a new well today.
Hand Drilled Bore Holes
This method is a combination of hand auguring and percussion drilling. This takes the most time, but it is the most rewarding to undertake. It is done using 100% community participation.
It does require strong community manpower. This method is capable of drilling up to 100ft in soft formation.