Greenpill Nigeria-Project Water Cup Mapping

Water Cup Mapping  Background  The Water Cup Project is a flagship environmental and public health initiative by Greenpill Nigeria in partnership with Atlantisp2p, a local peer to peer network for safe, clean, resilient and accessible water in Nigeria. It involves three stages; -Surveying & Mapping  -Implementating -Maintaining  Water Cup mapping is focused on assessing the state of water access, usage, and sanitation across selected communities in Southeastern Nigeria. It is driven by a vision to identify critical challenges in local water infrastructure, advocate for sustainable improvements, and ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of underserved populations. This stage centers on four key themes: drinking water quality, tap water accessibility, used water disposal practices, and sanitation facilities. By engaging directly with residents, the project collected grassroots data to uncover the real conditions facing communities in terms of water availability, treatment habits, drainage systems, and hygiene standards. Between June to July( peak of Raining season in Nigeria) of 2025, five research teams were deployed across 15 distinct localities spread across Anambra, Enugu, and Imo States. These areas include: Anambra State: Ihite, Ezira, Umunze, Ufuma, Amansea, Enugwu-Ukwu, Amaokpala, Ifite-Oko, Ezi-Oko Enugu State: Abakpa, Trans-Ekulu, Emene Imo State: Isu, Ikeduru, Mbaise Each team covered three localities, carrying out interviews, onsite inspections, and visual documentation. A total of over 75 community respondents were engaged, providing a robust sample for insights. The survey revealed a range of findings, from the widespread reliance on untreated water and poorly maintained sanitation facilities to variations in infrastructure access and environmental management between urban and rural areas. Among the critical challenges identified were: ✅ Limited access to safe and affordable drinking water ✅ Inconsistent tap water supply and low water pressure ✅ Clogged drainage systems and inadequate wastewater disposal ✅ Poorly maintained or inaccessible toilet facilities, especially in low-income and rural communities As of July 2025, the field research and reporting phases of the Water Cup Project have been successfully completed. The data has been analyzed and compiled into a full report here  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XCxEbMQGk2ZdOzhxA4HZ2gHiMdHXnrOz/view?usp=drivesdk](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XCxEbMQGk2ZdOzhxA4HZ2gHiMdHXnrOz/view?usp=drivesdk)  Accompanying visuals include a pie chart of water treatment methods, a bar graph on water access frequency, and a sanitation challenge grid summarizing issues by community. This milestone marks a significant step toward community-centered environmental advocacy. The findings from this survey will serve as the foundation for upcoming engagements, intervention design, and partnerships aimed at improving water and sanitation infrastructure across the region.