Jan 18 2017 Meeting
Engineers Without Borders Walt Walker and Adam Erispaha
The project "Water for Life" was designed to bring water to the about 900 people in Apatut, Phillipines. To read the history and past progress please visit: http://www.ewb-philly.org/philippines/background/default.htm. Originally the project was to drill a well, construct a water storage facility and pump station so that rather then a central location for people to go for water, it would be sent directly to their homes. The project began in 2008. Over time, there were obstacles and issues which unfortunately brought EWB to the difficult decision to step away from the project. We applaud the dedication and hard work of EWB to continually try to resolve the political, economic and local partnerships issues. In the end, progress was slow and the team felt that without them, the community would not be able to sustain the project for the long term. But there were successes..developing Tippy Tap hand washing stations, education of school children and parents on the importance of hand washing to prevent the spread of disease, and introduction of a Solar Disinfection System pilot program to 32 families. To read the EWB letter to the community go to the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/PhilippinesWater4Life/ . Thank you Walt and Adam.