simajhuleu, guatemala
DESCRIPTION
Simajhuleu, Guatemala. Located 30 miles NW of Guatemala City Mayan village of 2500 inhabitants Subsistence farming and raising cattle Languages: Spanish and Kachiquel Partner Organization: Long Way Home. Assessment 1: January 2008. WORK: WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION INTO THE COMMUNITY. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Engineers Without Borders-USA2009 Midwest Workshop
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Simajhuleu, Guatemala
• Located 30 miles NW of Guatemala City
• Mayan village of 2500 inhabitants
• Subsistence farming and raising cattle
• Languages: Spanish and Kachiquel
• Partner Organization: Long Way Home
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Assessment 1: January 2008
WORK: WATER SUPPLY ANDDISTRIBUTION INTO THECOMMUNITY
FINDINGS: FRAGILE SPRINGS AND PIPES STRUCTURE
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Assessment 2: July 2009
WORK:DISTRIBUTION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
FINDINGS: WATER NEEDS AND MAP OF DISTRIBUTION
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Alternatives to Address the Need
Current Sources: Natural Springs
Improving Current System
Repairing Existing Pipeline New Well
Rainwater Harvesting System
Reducing Dependence with
Alternative Sources
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Selection of School
HOW?• Elevated tank can be connected to
our tank• Reduce dependence on main line• Reliable water source
WHY?• Ensure the Supply goes to the most vulnerable
members of the village, the children.
• Example of rain water harvesting system that could be replicated around village
• Large Surface Area will yield appreciable amounts of rainwater. Possibility of expansion.
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Design Considerations
• Rainfall Intensity Study• Water Demand Analysis• Roof Area Calculations• Concrete Design in Seismic
Area• Pipe Flow Calculations
(Gutter and Piping)• Pump Sizing, Electrical
Connection• Geotechnical Analysis• First Flush Design• Chlorination
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Water Tank Construction
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Gutter Installation
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Piping Installation
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Pump Installation
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First Flush & Chlorination System
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New Building Foundation
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Looking Into The Future
Barriers and Opportunities
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Topographic and Transportation Obstacles
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Language/Understanding
Volumen del Agua a Tanque
Jan-
08 Jul-08Total Flow
(gpm) 39.6 46.4Volumen
(gpd)5702
4 66816
Poblaccion 3000 3000Agua/
persona19.0
08 22.272
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Unforeseen Conditions
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Political Connections
Community Involvement
Water Distribution System SurveyJanuary 2008
Rain Gutter Installation
August 2009
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Questions?
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Thank you
• Goldman Grant• Institute of the Environment• The Bather Family• Ruth V Jones• Kim Dockter• Personal Contributions from Students and Mentors
Nate [email protected]
Mark [email protected]
Derrick [email protected]
Presenters