Due to an entire dependence on unsafe water sources, the larger proportions ofrnrural residents in the target eight PAs have been subjected to water-associatedrnmorbidity and mortality. This situation was exacerbated by absence of latrine andrninadequacy of hygienic practices of rural inhabitants. Recently, with the aid of fewrnNGOs, some interventions have been made to provide safe water to the ruralrndwellers, in cooperation with the Amhara regional state and the community. ThesernNGOs develop water points, and finally transfer them to WA TSAN committees so asrnto fill the institutional gap at the grassroots. The general emphasis of this study wasrnto assess the situations of community management after water points were handedrnover to users. The particular focus, however, was on technical, social, institutional,rnand financial aspects of schemes in the target PAs, such as Dabat Zuria, Chilla,rnAlem Tsehai (A TS) or Bihona, Eyaho Serava (EYS), Tsehai Egir Cherkas (TEC),rnDarna Womberdi (OW), Saina Sabia (SS), and Azezo Tekle Haimanot (A TH) inrnnorth Gondar zone. The results of the study revealed that improved water pointsrnhave not been managed as envisaged due to shortcomings in the approachesrnfollowed by interventionists, inadequacy of the emphasis given to the softwarernaspects, and low level of commitment and participation in managing thesernschemes. Except at Sera va, which is a growing small town in Chilga woreda,rnWA TSAN committees.have ceased to function in the other PAs. As a result, servicernfees have not been collected. They do not have financial record system and bankrnaccounts. Out of twenty improved water points, eighteen gravity points have facedrnbreakages of various kinds due to problems in operation and management. Most ofrnthese points were not maintained due to financial constraints to cover maintenancernexpenses. Furthermore, users manifest dependency feelings in that they require therngovernment to maintain broken points. Despite the major community managementrndeficiencies, most users in the study areas utilize improved water points. Vulnerablerncommunity members in all study areas use water for free. Participation of womenrnhad been good during the construction of improved points, but currently, they onlyrnparticipate as collectors. The institutional arrangement was found vel}' poor. Therernis no cooperation and integration among WA TSAN committees, woreda waterrndesks, and zonal water department. These water offices have shown inadequaterncapacities to contribute to the continued functioning of improved points. There hasrnbeen inadequate monitoring and support from local water offices to WATSANrncommittees.