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7.3.5 O&M Phase

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Once the project has been constructed, the role of the VC will shift to that of caretaker/administrator. During the commissioning and startup, a representative from the VC should participate in the inspection of the new system(s) and the startup and testing of the system. The VC will be the system administrator and will be responsible to oversee the project and inform the community about the condition and status of the project.

 

System Operation

 

If the new project includes the installation of a centralized wastewater treatment system, the VC will hire a local person from the village to conduct daily check and recruit a private operator for routine operation and maintenance activities. In many instances the contractor who installed the new treatment system may be responsible to operate and maintain the system for a prescribed period of time, such as, the first year. During this initial operating period the locally hired villager should work closely with the private operator to become trained and knowledgeable of the system.

 

Project Administration

 

The administrative activities of VC will include:

 

  • Managing the funds and accounts for the wastewater project;
  • Setting and collection of monthly users’ fees or tariffs;
  • Progress update of project implementation for the community.

 

Ongoing meetings

 

The VC should conduct regular community meetings to report on the status of the project, including performance of the treatment works, the financial state of the committee and project in general and any other issues or matters that need to be discussed and resolved. Conducting routine community meetings is important to maintain open and transparent communication with the community at large and as a way to involve the community and residents in a participatory process related to the wastewater project.

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