Pastoral well

A pastoral well is a deep cement well (40-80 m), exclusively for watering nomadic livestock (camels, goats, donkeys). It secures transhumance routes in desert areas.

Details

• Average cost in Niger: €25,000
• Depth: 40 to 80 m (deeper than a village well)
• Allows nomads to extend seasonal stays in the bush
• Reduces inter-community tensions around water points

Related terms

• Village well — A village well is a shallow masonry well (10-40 m) dug at the heart of a village, providing drinking water for approximately 500 people with a lifespan of ~30 years.
• Solar borehole — A solar borehole is a deep borehole (typically > 80 m) equipped with a submerged pump powered by photovoltaic panels.