Receptor

Potential contamination risk factors in dry and rainy seasons

Boreholes with risk factor

Contamination/ risk factor (%)

Risks by boreholes (%)

Boreholes

Unsanitary/worn-out seal of borehole pumps

10

9

47.

Nearest latrine or a pit latrine that percolates to soil

12

10.8

57.1

Trees around boreholes that lead to contamination

10

9

47.1

Environmental sources of pollution (e.g. rubbish and surface water discharge) within 10 m radius

8

7.2

38.09

No fence around boreholes

13

11.7

61.9

Riverbed near boreholes

4

3.6

19.04

Lack of local management committee

9

8.1

42.85

Pumps manipulated with feet

4

3.6

19.04

Uncapped well within 15 - 20 m of the boreholes

8

7.2

38.09

Poor drainage near the water point

9

8.1

42.86

Animal and bird excreta

21

18.9

100

Other nearby sources of contamination such as wastewater dumps trees, within 10 m

3

1.8

14.28

111

99