Residents of Qazal Ayaq, a remote village in Jawzjan Province, now have access to clean drinking water thanks to a reservoir constructed by USAID. The new reservoir – the largest in Jawzjan – holds 1,485 cubic meters of water and will support four communities, or approximately 10,000 people. During the April 11 ceremony celebrating the completion of the reservoir, the community’s Head Elder, the Mangajik District Governor, and the Rural Rehabilitation Director all thanked USAID for its support.
Qazal Ayaq is located in an isolated area in with a dry climate, and the well water is salty and not appropriate for drinking. Before the construction of the reservoir, Qazal Ayaq residents had to buy drinking water or travel 20 km to fetch water from a neighboring town. Now, they have easy access to clean, safe drinking water in their own village.