RY-TARIM WATER SUPPLY

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The primary objective of the project is to increase the quantity and improve the quality of the water supply in the town of Tarim and adjacent villages. The project consists of three main components. The water supply components are: (a) to drill and equip a new borefield near Tarim; (b) to construct water storage reservoirs and a distribution system in Tarim and adjacent villages; (c) to provide water meters, tools, and operational equipment; and (d) to provide technical assistance for construction supervision, the establishment of management information and inventory control system, and to devise a manpower development program and training. The sewerage sector components are: (a) a pilot wastewater demonstration project; (b) a financing and cost recovery study of the sewerage sector; (c) to update sewerage designs; and (d) training. Another component is a training program in accounting and auditing.