The pumps are operational in Chhouk Kranhas, Prey Pea and Andaung Tramoung.
However, in Andaung Tramoung Village, population 225 families (average 5 people per family), only two brave farmers bought the pump because they have a water source near their fields; the remainder of the villagers have no water source during the dry season.
But we think we have a solution! It may be possible for the hip pump hose to go down a 2″ tube well which can be dug with a 2″ auger drill. If the water table is not deeper than 7 meters (23 feet) and if the terrain will accept drilling – then this could be a very inexpensive method to open up irrigation to all the farmers in Andaung Tramoung, not just those that live near a water source.
We are in the process of figuring this out. It could be almost as exciting a development as the pump technology.