AquaWISE: Decision Support Tool for School Water Management
Implementing Partner: Build Change
Project Name:Decision Support Tool for School Water Management in India
This initiative strengthens water management in government schools across India’s Deccan region, addressing water security challenges caused by limited resources and unplanned interventions.
By integrating structured guidance and data-driven decision-making, it enhances water availability, treatment, and sustainability. This approach ensures reliable access to clean water, fostering healthier learning environments for students and staff while promoting long-term resilience.
Through strategic implementation, the project advances sustainable resource management and supports educational institutions in securing essential water infrastructure.
drinking water in India
toilets in India
Impact and Key Findings
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AquaWISE develops tailored water treatment solutions for schools, integrating research and real-world data to address site-specific challenges. This approach ensures sustainable improvements in water quality and availability, fostering healthier learning environments and long-term resource resilience.
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The tool integrates surveys, water testing, and insights from Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment’s Bengaluru projects to develop data-driven water management strategies, ensuring government schools receive effective, sustainable solutions tailored to local challenges.
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AquaWISE ensures long-term sustainability through comprehensive operation and maintenance guidelines, simplifying system upkeep. By enabling schools to manage water treatment solutions independently, it supports reliable access to clean water while fostering self-sufficiency and resource resilience.
