LynnsBaraka/tanzania-water-wells

# Predicting Water Pump Faults in Tanzania ## Business Understanding Ensuring access to clean and reliable water sources is critical for public health, economic development, and communities' overall well-being. However, in Tanzania, access to clean and reliable water remains a major socio-economic challenge. According to a World Bank report on universal access to water and sanitation in 2023, 39% (24 million) of the population in the country suffers from acute water shortage throughout the year. This leads to water-related preventable deaths and diseases, costing the Tanzanian economy more than $2.4 billion each year in excess medical costs and lost productivity. These are resources that could have been channeled towards much-needed development. It is estimated that providing adequate water through optimizing the current water supply will significantly reduce economic losses and generate savings that would facilitate more spending towards development. ### Business Problem Tanzania's water supply system is characterized by frequent water pump breakdowns resulting from lack of proper maintenance and inefficient management. This leads to disruptions in water supply, exacerbating the acute shortage of clean water and subsequent socio-economic losses. The government of Tanzania, in collaboration with NGOs and partner organizations, aims to enhance access to clean water by improving the maintenance and functionality of water wells across the country. To achieve this, water point sustainability risk levels across the supply system need to be projected by learning from current point profiles to guide stakeholders' decisions through highlighting: - Most dilapidated wells that should be prioritized for maintenance, repairs, or rehabilitation. - Sites to be earmarked for future wells. - Data-driven recommendations that are responsive to stakeholders' needs and actionable guide improve management practices and water accessibility. ### Stakeholders - Government of T …