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Rideevihara Maha Vidyalaya: Water Recycling Unit (North Western Province)
Project Description
Rideevihara Maha Vidyalaya is a rural school located in Rabukandana village, far from the Ridigama town area in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. The school serves 630 children from grades 1 to 13 and has a multi-ethnic student population, including Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim students. All students come from economically disadvantaged families. Parents work in low-income jobs such as daily laborers in coconut estates, paddy fields, or garment factories in nearby towns.
The school faced severe water shortages during the dry season, which lasts up to eight months annually. Water scarcity particularly affected toilet usage and made it difficult to maintain the school’s small vegetable garden. To address this issue in a sustainable manner, a water recycling system was introduced to reuse wastewater from handwashing units.
Location
Rabukandana Village, near Ridigama, North Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Reason to choose this project
Due to recurring water shortages and the high demand for water in sanitation and gardening, the school urgently needed an alternative and sustainable solution. A water recycling system was identified as an effective way to address the challenge, particularly during long dry seasons.
Activities We Have Done
Constructed a water recycling unit to collect and treat wastewater from the handwashing units used by students and teachers.
Supplied and installed four 1000L water tanks for filtration and storage.
Installed a complete recycled water treatment plant for sanitation and irrigation use.
Painted all related construction areas.
Community Contribution
Community members actively participated by transporting materials to the construction site and supporting unskilled labor tasks throughout the project.
Outcome:
The recycled water system now supports the school’s sanitation facilities and vegetable garden, ensuring water availability even during dry months.
Beneficiaries : 679
Students: 630 children from grades 1 to 13.
Teachers: 49 staff members.
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