VOID – In 2017, we applied for partnership with the Chagularoma community and was accepted in the winter of 2018. The Chagularoma community is home to 35-40 families. A water purification and distribution system is needed, which was established in multiple trips.<\/p>\n
The first trip was used to obtain a scope of the trip and for the team to fully understand the needs of the community. Five members of the EWB-RHIT team traveled to conduct the primary assessment. First, a social survey was conducted in conjunction with Engineers in Action (EIA), which included some of the following questions: Where o you get your drinking water? Do you have enough water for all member of your household? How long does it take you to obtain water? How often do you collect water? The team found out that on average, 4.5 individuals live in each household and they walk 3.5 kilometers each day to obtain water. Also, we concluded that out solution will need to supply 100 liters of water per day per person with the survey. Technical data was collect to understand the bacteria levels and flow rates of each available spring. This data helped determine the feasibility of water transportation during different seasons. The team used test strips to collect chlorine and alkaline level and a multimeter to collect data on pH levels and conductivity. Petrifilm was used to test for aerobic bacteria, coliforms and E. coli. In total, 17 springs were examined and it was determined that each spring would require some sort of filtration system. Topographic survey data was collected to receive data on locations of low and high points in the community to ensure that a gravity fed system is possible. Finally, the team was able to establish a relationship with the community of Chaguarloma and their water board. All of this information lead EWB-RHIT to conclude that the project is difficult, but is possible. We were able to start developing some design options, but more data was still need.<\/p>\n
The team used this trip to collect data additional data that will be used in the final design. During this time, EWB-RHIT began to design a pipe network to transport water from the spring. This initial design was then presented to Engineers in Action for input. The final topographic data was collected, which included the locations of the houses, a survey traversing the highest and lowest elevations. Additionally, a survey of the terrain was done, which included analyzing the soil types and flow rates of each water source. Information of the materials available for the final design were also analyzed. Another goal for this trip was to secure the rights to the water source, so EWB-RHIT could begin implementing the solution.<\/p>\n
On the third trip, EWB-RHIT took seven members and two mentors to the community. The team collected survey data from the spring source along the gravity-fed route and the road connecting the path to the community. This particular route is along the Sana Teresita Road and the team obtained GPS data to help with the design. In this tripe, the team collected two-thirds of the survey data along the gravity-fed route, helping the team combine their data from the previous trip. EWB-RHIT constructed an open spring box to channel the stream flow through the anticipated pipeline. Finally, EWB-RHIT met with members of the community and the local water board to discuss the future plans of the project.<\/p>\n
Due to recent challenges with Covid-19, EWB-RHIT decided to participate in a virtual implementation trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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