# Zambia Western Province Safe Water Project: Clean Drinking Water in Zambia > Markdown version of https://www.carbonfootprint.store/projects/zambia-western-province-safe-water-project-63230517ccb13a0021f65597. Part of The Carbon Marketplace (carbonfootprint.store), run by Carbon Footprint Ltd. See https://www.carbonfootprint.store/llms.txt for how agents can use the site. Zambia Western Province Safe Water Project: Clean Drinking Water project in Zambia, Gold Standard. Although progress has been made over the last decade… ## Key facts - Standard: Gold Standard - Project identifier: GS11010 - Country: Zambia - Project activity: Clean Drinking Water - Listed vintages: 2023, 2024 - CRISP rating: 4.4 out of 5 - Available to buy: Yes Browse this project in the marketplace without an account at https://www.carbonfootprint.store/?project=63230517ccb13a0021f65597&tab=browse, or [sign in to see your price](https://www.carbonfootprint.store/login?project=63230517ccb13a0021f65597&tab=browse) and purchasing options. Availability and vintages are confirmed when ordering. ## About this carbon credit project Although progress has been made over the last decade, less than 50% of the rural Zambian population have access to safe water, with the majority having to rely on unsafe water sources such as hand dug wells or streams. The consumption and use of unsafe water have significant health impacts, with water borne and diarrheal diseases being the third highest cause of death and disability in the country. The high climatic variability in the region, resulting in frequent flooding and droughts, further compounds the stress on local communities. Nearly 90% of the rural population rely on wood as their primary energy source, and for those that have no choice but to boil water for purification, this contributes to a major source hazardous household air pollution as well as carbon emissions. Borehole handpumps offer communities a reliable means of accessing clean groundwater aquifers, and many have been installed over the past few decades. However, without regular maintenance they have often fallen into disrepair. The project rehabilitates and maintains these vital safe water sources, trains the communities on best WASH practices, and builds the capacity of local communities to manage and maintain the water sources into the future. ## Project assessment and evidence [Read the CRISP assessment for Zambia Western Province Safe Water Project](https://carbonoffsetratings.org/projects/#carbon-offset-ratings/view-project-details2/63230517ccb13a0021f65597/) ## Listed Sustainable Development Goals - SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being - SDG 5: Gender Equality - SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation - SDG 13: Climate Action ## Categories - [Gold Standard carbon credits](https://www.carbonfootprint.store/carbon-credits/gold-standard.md) ## Compare related projects - [GS 1247 VPA 156 Southern Ethiopia Community Protected Springs](https://www.carbonfootprint.store/projects/gs-1247-vpa-156-southern-ethiopia-community-protected-springs-66ac97948532bc00291bfddd.md): Clean Drinking Water in Ethiopia. Gold Standard; vintages 2021, 2022, 2023; CRISP 4.6/5. - [GS1247 VPA 150 Southern Ethiopia Community Safe Water](https://www.carbonfootprint.store/projects/gs1247-vpa-150-southern-ethiopia-community-safe-water-6a43947fb48a1ee252c9d2bb.md): Clean Drinking Water in Ethiopia. Gold Standard; vintages 2023; CRISP 4.4/5. - [GS1247 VPA 256 Northern Ethiopia Community Safe Water](https://www.carbonfootprint.store/projects/gs1247-vpa-256-northern-ethiopia-community-safe-water-6373c9df59342a00214242f3.md): Clean Drinking Water in Ethiopia. Gold Standard; vintages 2021; CRISP 4.2/5. --- Choose a project with confidence: compare the project activity, standard, available vintages and CRISP assessment. Create a free account to view prices and buy individual projects. For orders over 500 tCO2e, contact info@carbonfootprint.com or +44 (0)1256 592599 to discuss your requirements. Start with measuring and reducing your emissions; supporting carbon projects can form part of your wider climate action plan. - [Carbon credit buying FAQ](https://www.carbonfootprint.store/faq) - [Carbon Footprint services](https://www.carbonfootprint.com) - [Measure business emissions with Sustrax](https://www.sustrax.com) - [Guide for AI agents](https://www.carbonfootprint.store/llms.txt) Contact: info@carbonfootprint.com · +44 (0)1256 592599 · Carbon Footprint Ltd, Basingstoke, UK.