Post on 22-Feb-2016
description
Cuchiverachi Water ProjectAgua Para Vivir[water for life]
Our design consists of several parts:
•A water supply system incorporating a spring catchment, a settling tank, and a storage tank•A personalized water purification process consisting of biosand filtration and bleach disinfection•An irrigation system which utilizes a rain catchment system for the community trees and vegetable garden•Improving sanitation by providing designs for latrine pits and access to educational materials. Included are designs for a hot water system, which should help promote showering/bathing
Context
Objectives
The Design
The medical missions organization “Salud Para Suchil” has reported many cases of illness related to tainted drinking water in the Copper Canyon region of Mexico. Our project focuses on the village of Cuchiverachi, which is comprised of about 140 indigenous Tarahumaran people.
The project objectives were as follows:Primary Objective – Provide clean water to the dormitory
Secondary Objective – Improve the sanitation and hygiene practices of the villagers
Drew Johnson Jason Van Kampen David Nyenhuis Hendrik Vanderloo
2010 Team 2
Dormitory
Storage Tank
Settling Tank
Spring Catchment
Water Purification(Personalized: Filter + Disinfectant)
Irrigation(Rain Catchment: Tanks + Gutters)
Hot Water(Solar Heating + Wood Boiler)
Pipeline
Dormitory
Storage Tank
Settling Tank
Spring Catchment
Pipeline
Latrine PitHouse
Water Purification(Personalized: Filter + Disinfectant)
Latrine PitHouse