Clean Water Nears Reality for 1,260 People in Nepal
A clean water project supported by donors to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth is entering its final stage in Surkhet, Nepal, bringing a reliable source of safe drinking water closer to hundreds of families.
The Nepal Water Project, managed by Nepal Nazareth Society’s Navjyoti Center, is expected to serve 280 households and approximately 1,260 people in Ward No. 14 of Birendranagar, Surkhet. Once completed, the system will provide water for household use, livestock and agriculture.
Your Support at Work
- 280 households served
- 1,260 lives impacted
- 5 kilometers of pipeline installed
- More than 100,000 liters of storage capacity restored
- Clean water source protected and connected to the community
- Project nearing completion in 2026
For many families, access to clean water has long been a daily challenge. The project draws water from Chandane Spring and transports it through a gravity-fed pipeline spanning nearly 5 kilometers to a reservoir in Lade. From there, water will be distributed throughout the community.
Thanks to support from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and donors who contributed to the Nepal Clean Water Project, major milestones have already been reached.
Work began in March 2026 after receiving approval from Nepal’s Social Welfare Council. Engineers and project staff conducted surveys and elevation assessments to map the route from the spring source to the reservoir. Materials, including high density polyethylene pipes, were procured and community education sessions were held to help residents understand the project and their role in its success.
One of the most significant accomplishments has been the rehabilitation of an aging reservoir and valve tank that was originally constructed more than four decades ago. The structure has now been repaired and is ready to store more than 100,000 liters of water.
Installation of the transmission pipeline is also well underway.
The project has been marked by collaboration among community members, local government representatives and the Navjyoti team. Local residents have contributed labor for the reservoir repairs under the guidance of the Consumer Committee and project staff.
“The community has shown strong participation throughout the process,” said Sister Rosita, project coordinator. “People understand how important clean water is for their families, their livestock and their future.”
Within the coming days, water is expected to begin flowing into the repaired reservoir. Following testing and final system checks, the project will be formally handed over to local government officials.
While challenges such as limited labor availability and coordination delays have slowed some work, the project remains on track.
When completed, the system will provide a dependable source of safe water, improving sanitation, supporting health and reducing the burden many families face in securing water for daily life.
The impact of this project extends far beyond pipes and reservoirs. It represents greater opportunity, improved well being and a stronger future for hundreds of families in rural Nepal.
Every donor who supported the Nepal Clean Water Project helped make this progress possible. As the project moves toward completion, the people of Gadi are preparing for something many communities take for granted: clean water flowing close to home.
The Nepal Water Project reflects the Gospel call to care for our neighbors and uphold the dignity of every person. Rooted in the values of Catholic Social Teaching, this effort recognizes access to clean water as essential to human well being and the common good. Through partnership with the local community, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are living their mission to care for all creation and stand in solidarity with those on the margins, helping create conditions where families can thrive and communities can flourish.