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Engineers Without Borders CCNY Chapter

Engineers Without Borders CCNY Chapter. Project in Milla Tres , Honduras August 2012. What is EWB?. Engineers Without Borders is a non-profit national organization founded in 2000 With 350 projects in over 45 developing countries

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Engineers Without Borders CCNY Chapter

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  1. Engineers Without Borders CCNY Chapter Project in MillaTres, Honduras August 2012

  2. What is EWB? • Engineers Without Borders is a non-profit national organization founded in 2000 • With 350 projects in over 45 developing countries • It comprises of 250 University and professional chapters that provide service to communities in need of basic engineering infrastructure, such as water distribution and sanitation projects. • EWB-USA supports community-driven development programs worldwide by collaborating with local partners to design and implement sustainable engineering projects, while creating transformative experiences and responsible leaders.

  3. Previous Projects First Project-EWB-CCNY first traveled to Honduras to implement a small scale water distribution system in La Nueva Suiza. Second Project- In addition to a water tank and distribution system, we added latrines on our second project, in Las Chicas. Third Project - Back in La Nueva Suiza, we built ventilation systems for our third project.

  4. MillaTres, Honduras Water Distribution System • Town Details • 150 homes • Population of 1050 • Some electricity • Some indoor plumbing and septic tanks • Earthquake • Water source disrupted by earthquake in 2009 • No water in 45 homes in dry season

  5. Milla Tres – Current System A 3500 gallon tank is currently in use, but practically empty during the dry season (6 months). The current distribution system provides limited water for short periods of time.

  6. MillaTres– Community Assessment Surveys were taken in over half of the households that will be served by the new system. A short presentation to the entire community clarified the role that EWB will play in the project. Community members are enthusiastic about the new water system. Community expressed many health concerns that they believe are linked to their current water system. Male and female focus groups revealed more detailed information about the community’s health and hardships of obtaining water.

  7. Milla Tres – Planned System Install a retention dam across the source approximately 2 kilometers from the town. Build a new 7,000 gallon water storage tank at a higher elevation. Connect the new storage tank to the current distribution line. Build a conduction line from the source to the tank.

  8. Funding we need? • Donations pay for: • Materials and equipment • Travel Logistics • Skilled Labor

  9. Thank you! Questions?

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