A Wellston, Oklahoma, family now has access to safe, reliable water thanks to a collaborative well installation project. As part of this effort, a new water well, pump and tank system were installed to restore dependable water service to the home.
This project was made possible through a partnership between the Water Well Trust (WWT), Xylem, and Hometown H2O, a program of the Chris Long Foundation’s Waterboys initiative. Together, these organizations work to address water access challenges in underserved U.S. communities, underscoring the importance of collaboration and partnerships.
Dana Adams is the legal guardian of her grandson, King Tullis, and caregiver to her adult son, Markeith Adams, who faces ongoing medical challenges resulting from brain surgery to help control daily seizures. The Adams household lacked a dependable water system, creating daily hardship and affecting essential activities such as cooking, cleaning and personal care. Without regular running water, the family often relied on hauling water from the city and using friends’ homes for showering, making it difficult to maintain proper sanitation and meet post-surgery care needs at home.
“Water is a basic necessity, and not having reliable access has made everyday life much more difficult for our family,” said Dana Adams. “This new well is truly a blessing. It brings relief, stability and peace of mind, and we’re so grateful to everyone who came together to make this possible.”
Through this collaboration, volunteers and local professionals drilled a new well and installed a pump and tank system to restore consistent water access for the family. Key project partners include local distributor Pumps of Oklahoma and well driller and pump installer Loman Well, with The Vinyl Institute providing additional sponsor support. Project partners donated materials, technical expertise and services to complete the full installation of the well and pump system.
Volunteer teams also completed home improvement projects during the installation event, including building new front and back steps and planting flowers and shrubs to improve the home’s safety, accessibility and quality of life for the family.
