An open well in laterite

Open wells have provide water to humanity in all parts of the world. This beautiful one is built with laterite stone in laterite soil. It is a labour of love and took the well maker over a year to build. Notice the beautiful concentric fashion in which it changes diameter. There is no mortar used at all and the laterite stone is carved in the shape it is required. Laterite soils have a high porosity and can store a lot of water but aquifers are not very pronounced and therefore the wells tend to run dry in the summer months. Careful husbanding of water is required during these critical days.

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• wells
• open
• well
• laterite
• water
• quality
• lifeline