O&M Flashcards
O&M Plan
Overlocked in the implementation phase due to emergency, funding
ROR
early phase
Eaisly O&M
O&M steps
1-choice of technology
(MAT)
2-Review of national policies
3-ST+ID existing actors
(service providers :P,P,PPP,CSO)
4-Consultation with ST (Most Appropriate MS)
most appropriate management system
Establish a cost recovery system (CRS)
Ensure consumers can pay for O&M (SOS)
Integrating the national WASH regulations and policies
To cover the O&M cost
Self sustain finaincal plan (SSFP)
CASH FOR WORK , SOLIDARTY
5-Active consultation and participation of the
targeted population throughout the lifetime of
the project
6-when we cn involve them?
assessment, choice of the WASH
technical options, construction, M&E.
7-Training and equipment of the
concerned ST function of the
O&M approach chosen
8-Handover of facilities (WHO (ROR), HOW (CRS)
9-M&E
Key recommendations
Promote proper use of WASH facilities and hygienic practices (to integrate into hygiene promotion activities)
Put mechanisms in place to sensitise communities
through appropriate management and to
promote participation.
Promote safety in relation to the construction and use of the facilities.
Use methods to empower women to participate in the design and construction of the WASH facilities as well as the management schemes
women responsible for many tasks eaiser to get engaged
Contents of the training
Theoretical
roles and responsibilities (overlaping in mandates)
canal of communication,
technical options
O&M costs,
routine maintenance (daily,weekly,….)
inspection check
cost recovery
financial management
Practical
Safe and hygienic use,
O&M of the WASH facilities
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Choice of technology
Linking technology choice with O&M is a key factor for sustainability
the resulting choice depends on the use of appropriate criteria and the selection process.
O&M has a cost – depending on the technical
option:
purchase of tools,
equipment and consumables
(for the cleaning and maintenance of the facility);
in case of breakdown, payment of the
repairer, the materials and spare parts in case of breakdown; .
Actors
Management of the WASH facilities should be established and regulated according to the laws in the country.
There are three main actors who may be in charge of the management of water-supply
provision:
- the private sector
- the public sector
- civil society (the community itself and/or local NGOs)
- Or even joint management of water services
Specific contexts
Areas often ignored by governments
can be extremely vulnerable.
Concerns: difficult access materials & spare parts
lack of skilled people for repairs
WASH technical option:
low-cost solutions and constructions with local materials that can be managed with a minimum of outside support ( basic and simple and easily o&m not complicated)
- Promotion of individual latrine.
- Water point committee in charge of the management of the water-supply
facility (including cost recovery) and of the water resource. - Local technician equipped and trained for the O&M of the facility
Concerns:
- urban populations are increasing as people continue to move to cities
(i.e. in the case of conflict situations). - More vulnerable people concentrate in low-income suburbs
- As living conditions can be difficult, tensions may arise.
This factor must be a strong consideration when choosing the location of WASH facilities and deciding on management arrangements, in order to avoid conflicts or
impeded access to water.
Management of water-supply could be public (municipalities) or public-private
partnership. it is beneficial if the community has a formal role in the management of the system. NGOs can advocate for this.
Primary concern: poor and marginal areas of large cities, including peri-urban
areas.
WASH services often do not reach these areas. Densely populated and lack adequate sanitary infrastructure. Combined with lack of water, these three factors create a high public health risk
