Developing an operation and maintenance (O&M) plan is one pillar to ensure sustainability and long-term effectivity of your adaptation project and its objectives.
correct provision of services
and benefit of end-users
prevent the systems to collapse
Community can be involved in O&M
A system is said to have achieved sustainability when:
functioning and being used
able to deliver an appropriate level of benefits (related to quality, quantity, comfort, continuity, affordability)
continues over a prolonged period of time (beyond the life cycle of the equipment)
Institutionally managed
O&M costs are covered at local level (e.g. through user fees)
mainly operated and maintained at local level
no negative effect on the environment