Data is Collected and a Plan is Created

For a long time the community has had a very clear idea of what they would like to see done to fix the water source. They have now fused that idea with the results of the water test and the statistical and geographical data to create a preliminary project design. The first step is to enclose most of the source's water in a cistern, allowing a small portion of the water to flow freely. The uncaptured water will provide animals drinking water outside of the rehabilitated area, and avoid greatly disturbing the surrounding vegetation. From that cistern, the water will then flow to four locations. The first location will be a second cistern, where the water will be treated. Due to the off-grid status of the entire island, we are expecting the treatment of the water to be done by using solar electricity. The three other areas the water will be directed to will be a men's bathing area, a women's bathing area, and a wash area (mostly for clothing). In order to prevent destruction and contamination of the area, we expect to construct a barricade that will surround the area, keeping animals, and debris carried from the rain, out. If time and money allows, we also expect to construct a male and female outhouse, and carry out basic renovations on the route leading to the source.

Stevenson, Luter, and other members carry out an analysis of the water. Test results showed positive signs (unsafe levels) of Nitrates, Coli form bacteria, and Alkalinity.


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