completed· WASH

Third Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project

ADB and the Government of Nepal are working together to provide water supply and sanitation services to selected small towns in the country. The Third Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project is providing the services to small towns with a population of 5,000 to 40,000 that show the potential for growth by having access to roads, power supply and telecommunications. This includes the upgrade or construction of water supply systems in up to 20 small towns, involving 1,450 kilometers of water supply pipelines; 67,500 household connections; and 20 water treatment systems with an estimated capacity of 50,000 cubic meters per day. The project will also provide about 5,000 household toilets with septic tanks, as well as provision of septic management facilities and equipment. Drainage systems and master plans are also prepared in towns with flooding risks. Training is being provided to help local water agencies modernize their operations and manage water rates, and to teach local communities public awareness on water conservation and public hygiene.