Water & Sanitation
Cross Internationalโs Water projects are dedicated to ensuring rural communities in Malawi and Zambia can access safe, clean water year-round. By employing AI for site analysis, drilling locations, and continuous monitoring, via AI4Good2, we aim to tackle water scarcity and infrastructure failure.
Current Work & Achievements
For the past couple of decades, Cross International has been successfully providing clean, safe water via drilling in select locations. Photos:
- On the header is a drilling project that struck water while were on-site in February, and below show us with community members celebrating the newly accessed water. The proposal here is to use an AI-driven approach for predictive well maintenance and help with efficient placement of future wells with high probability of reaching water.
Challenges & Needs
Communities face limited water testing capabilities, unpredictable ground conditions, and frequent equipment breakdowns. We need:
Financial Assistance for drilling technology, sensors, and data-gathering tools.
Geological Expertise to refine AI models and accurately predict viable water sources.
Local Training on maintaining wells and water purification systems.
Future Vision & Expansion
The long-term plan includes:
- Scaling AI solutions to optimize well placement and reduce drilling costs.
- Implementing sensors and real-time data analytics to monitor water quality and usage.
- Partnering with local governments to ensure sustainable water policies and infrastructure development.