Factors affecting sustainability of borehole water supply in Blantyre rural, Malawi: a case study of Matindi area

The study investigated factors affecting sustainability of borehole water supply in Blantyre rural, Malawi with a focus on Matindi area. Factors studied were community participation, borehole maintenance work, skills of water management committees, financial contributions. It was concluded that (i) The combination of factors contribute to overall sustainability of boreholes in Matindi, (ii) community participation in all decision making process is very vital to sustainability of borehole facilities in the area, and (iii) that type of borehole technology plays a role in sustainability of boreholes.