By Pure Water for the World Posted on Thu 13 Aug 2009, over 14 years ago

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

By El Porvenir Posted on Fri 14 Aug 2009, over 14 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 Pure Water for the World Posted on Mon 17 Aug 2009, over 14 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 El Porvenir Posted on Mon 17 Aug 2009, over 14 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 Peer Water Exchange Posted on Tue 18 Aug 2009, over 14 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 El Porvenir Posted on Tue 18 Aug 2009, over 14 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