Isongo Water System Project ~ PowerPoint Presentation (Overview)
*By EWB Research Committee
*Issues:
- High Nitrate Levels (1.5-2.0 mg/L), unprotected \water source,
unsanitary latrines
* Goals - to provide clean water solution for the community
*Two Alternatives:
- Bore Hole
~ Pros: Better long term strategy, best water quality
~ Cons: higher cost, more maintenance
- Spring Head
~ Pros: Low cost, less impact on environment
~ Cons: Lower quality of water, difficult to funnel water through pipe
* Using Decision matrix —> decided on BORE HOLE
- Total: ~ $33,600
- Labor: preparing the site, hiring driller, test pumping, etc.
- Materials: hand pump, gravel, metal cage, well screen/casing, concrete basin
* Other possibilities:
- Composting Toilets
-Metal gate installation
- Building basin for spillage
Committee Updates
*PR/IT Committee - N/A
*Fundraising/Grant Writing Committee
- Working on paperwork for URCAD Application
*Research Committee
- Decision for solution: Bore hole (still subject to change)
Goals
* Update EWB poster board with new pictures and information from assessment trip
*PR/IT Committee
- Post donators’ names on the EWB Tumblr and Facebook page (?)
- Make EWB flyers to hand out
- Connecting with other student organizations, hosting more social events with them
*Contact UMBC departments for donations (e.g. African studies department, fine arts department, etc.)
*Get more details on cost estimates from Fr. Chris?
Contact
* EWB @ UMBC: umbc.ewb@gmail.com
