Abstract
Substantial experiments on community-based rural piped water supply model have been carried out at different locations in Bangladesh by Rural Development Academy (RDA), Bogra since 1999. Mainly to assess the performance of the social experiments, 30% samples have been selected out of 98 piped water supply systems. The study reveals water supply system is technically sound and water quality lies within the range of Bangladesh drinking water standard; per capita water use and tap connection have been increased from 29.51lit. to 99.96 lit and 59.95 to 118.45 respectively; and water borne diseases reduced from 60.28% to 20.40%. Communities are capable enough for operation and maintenance and cost sharing of the project. Some measures have to be taken and also subsidy needed water supply system for better outcome of the project. GO and NGO may come forward to replicate this model massively.
