𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 doesn’t end at the tap. It depends on the people who keep the system running and in communities across the White-bellied Heron landscape, those people now have a name and a skill set to match.

RSPN, in partnership with the Local Government and the Water and Sanitation Division (WSD) under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, is currently organizing a Water System Operation and Maintenance Training for 22 community water caretakers locally known as 𝘾𝙝𝙪 𝙏𝙨𝙪𝙥 and community representatives. The training follows the successful rollout of 15 Rural Water Supply Schemes supported across the WBH landscape.

The Chu Tsup are more than technicians. As the guardians of their community water systems, they respond to system failures,water source management, monitor water quality, and ensure that households have uninterrupted flow of clean water. The training is designed to deepen these capabilities with structured and practical knowledge.

By investing in the people behind the pipes, RSPN is strengthening a conservation approach that recognizes the link between clean water, healthy communities, and a thriving White-bellied Heron landscape. At the heart of this effort are the Chu Tsup, whose dedication keeps both communities and conservation flowing.