Evaluating a program to improve water quality management in Ghana and Kenya
Evaluating a Water Quality Assurance Fund Intervention in Ghana and Kenya
This study tests a program that helps small water suppliers in rural Ghana and Kenya improve water safety and quality to make sure people have access to safe drinking water.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 4800 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Aquaya Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Accra and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06570005 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study assesses the impact of the Water Quality Assurance Fund program, which aims to enhance water safety management in rural areas of Ghana and Kenya. The program provides financial support and capacity building to small water suppliers, enabling them to conduct regular water quality testing through partnerships with established laboratories. By improving the knowledge and practices of water system operators, the study seeks to ensure safer drinking water and increase consumer satisfaction and willingness to pay for treated water. The intervention includes legal agreements, technical guidance, and community engagement activities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are functional piped water systems or mechanized boreholes in rural areas of Ghana and Kenya that can afford regular water quality testing.
Not a fit: Water systems that do not meet the inclusion criteria or are not functional will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to significantly improved water quality and safety for communities in rural Ghana and Kenya.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in improving water quality management through financial and capacity-building interventions, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Eligibility to receive the intervention was determined by water system criteria: Inclusion Criteria: * The district or county government was interested in participating in the Assurance Fund program and water systems within the district/county were accessible to a partner central laboratory that was able to provide water sample collection and testing services for a fee. * Water systems were functional. * Water systems were piped water systems (Kenya, Ghana) or mechanized boreholes with a single tapstand (Ghana). * Water systems could afford regular water quality testing from the selected laboratory. Exclusion Criteria: * Water systems did not meet above inclusion criteria. To be eligible to participate in household surveys, participants need to be at least 18 years of age and a customer of a eligible water system.
Where this trial is running
Accra and 1 other locations
- The Aquaya Institute — Accra, Ghana (Recruiting)
- The Aquaya Institute — Nairobi, Kenya (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Valerie Bauza, PhD — The Aquaya Institute
- Study coordinator: Valerie Bauza, PhD
- Email: valerie@aquaya.org
- Phone: 4148011025
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.