a)

Plan, design, construct and supervise rural water supply projects;

b)

Conduct ground water survey including prospecting and explorations, and undertake drilling operations including pumping test, and rehabilitation of water wells;

c)

Design and construct dams of different types and carry out geotechnical and soil investigation for dam construction and other civil engineering structures;

d)

Monitor and evaluate performance of community organizations in relation to rural water supply and sanitation services;

e)

Promote and sensitize rural communities on sanitation, hygiene education and practice as well as protection and conservation of rural water sources;

f)

Provide financial and technical support to community organizations for maintenance of rural water schemes;

g)

Provide support to community organizations in relation to management, operation and maintenance of rural water supply schemes;

h)

Advise the Minister on issues related to rural water supply and sanitation;

i)

Facilitate participation of communities in the identification, planning, construction and management of rural water and sanitation projects;

j)

Facilitate private sector engagement in the provision of the rural water supply and sanitation services;

k)

Facilitate training and capacity building to community organizations in financial, technical and management of rural water supply schemes;

l)

Register and regulate the performance of community organizations; and

m)

Undertake any other initiative or activity aimed at ensuring the Agency attains its objectives.