Our team operates five days a week, year-round, delivering 14,000 gallons of clean, potable water daily to homes without plumbing.
Access to clean, running water remains a significant challenge for many families across the Eastern Navajo Nation. An estimated 40% of Navajo households still lack this basic necessity, forcing families to haul water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and cleaning. St. Bonaventure Indian Mission is dedicated to addressing this urgent need—one delivery at a time.
A Legacy of Hope (Chapter 2: The Water Lady)
Our Water Delivery Program
For more than two decades, the Mission’s water delivery service has been a lifeline for families living in remote, isolated areas. Our team operates five days a week, year-round, delivering 14,000 gallons of clean, potable water daily—that’s more than 3.36 million gallons each year—to homes without plumbing.
Currently, we serve 200+ families within a 50-mile radius. Our water truck is filled from an onsite well and driven to some of the most inaccessible areas, reaching elders, children, and families who lack the transportation or resources to haul water on their own.
Investing in Long-Term Solutions
Through a partnership with Dig Deep, the Mission has helped many families transition from 55-gallon barrels to 1,200-gallon cistern tanks. We have already installed 10+ cisterns and distributed 20+ barrels, ensuring families have safer and more reliable water storage.
Water scarcity on the Navajo Nation is not just an inconvenience—it’s a daily struggle for survival. With much of the region experiencing ongoing drought conditions, our efforts are more critical than ever. Over the last 20 years, Mission workers have driven nearly 2 million miles to bring water to households in need, making sure no family is left behind.
200+ Families on our water delivery route
280,000 Gallons delivered to homes without plumbing monthly
10+ 1,200 gallon water cisterns installed
20+ 55-gallon barrels provided
