Clean water initiatives expand across rural and school sectors in Vietnam

Efforts to improve access to clean water are expanding across various regions in Vietnam, targeting both rural communities and educational institutions.

In Bo My hamlet, Cao Bang province, a water supply project that became operational in 2021 provides stable and sustainable clean water to over 600 residents. Previously reliant on untreated rainwater and streams, the community now utilizes a managed system where local fees support maintenance and operations. Similarly, in Hai Duong, the Tien Tien Water Plant supplies approximately 3,500 cubic meters of water daily to nearly 7,000 households, utilizing strict processing protocols and camera surveillance to ensure quality and prevent shortages.

In the education sector, the “Clean Water for Children” project, initiated by doiSMART and the Vietnam Children's Fund, is installing filtration systems in schools. Initial implementations have reached schools in Dong Thap, Can Tho, and Ho Chi Minh City. For example, at Minh Thanh Primary School in Ho Chi Minh City, a reverse osmosis (RO) system with a capacity of 150 liters per hour and specialized handwashing stations now serves over 700 students. The project aims to reach five initial school locations, benefiting more than 2,250 students and 160 staff members while promoting hygiene awareness.