By Carolyn Meub of Pure Water for the World Posted almost 3 years ago

it would seem these people would benefit more from water improvement first. why not tackle this problem first?
Byron

By Jenna Saldaña of El Porvenir Posted almost 3 years ago

Hello Byron,

If you improve the water source without constructing latrines, the water has a great risk of contamination because of the lack of sanitation facilities. We encourage communities to build latrines first, but it is always up to the community to determine the projects.

Jenna

By Carolyn Meub of Pure Water for the World Posted almost 3 years ago

improving the water source with bio-sand filter or nano- membrane filtration will provide homes with the ability to create safe water for less than $50 each. This would stop the intestinal distress and allow people the time to deal with other issues. We are 70% water, in my mind water is more important than any other issue, but that's just me. Byron

By Jenna Saldaña of El Porvenir Posted almost 3 years ago

Different ways of approaching the same problem. Our perspective is that if you have people using the bathroom all around where they live, there is a significant health problem caused that filtering water cannot solve.

Re: Sanitation

By Rajesh Shah of Peer Water Exchange Posted almost 3 years ago

I have asked this question to others and there has not been an answer.

Clearly, addressing sanitation will reduce water contamination, thus improving water quality.

However, my observation is that even with people's fecal matter reduced (or eliminated) there is a large amount generated by animals, livestock which are abundant in these village settings.

How much threat do they possess?
How do we handle that?

General question - not particularly addressed to this application.
Rajesh

Re: Sanitation

By Rob Bell of El Porvenir Posted almost 3 years ago

I am no expert in animal vs human fecal matter, but my understanding is that the danger is much less from animal fecal matter. In fact, animal fecal matter (and human for that matter) is excellent fertilizer.

However, I leave it open to others to correct and enlighten me on this one...
Rob