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Sustainable Water Solutions in Simajhuleu, Guatemala

Partnered with Long Way Home, assessed & improved water supply for Mayan village of Simajhuleu through rainwater harvesting & pipeline repairs. Integration of modern water distribution systems for a better future.

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Sustainable Water Solutions in Simajhuleu, Guatemala

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  1. 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

  2. Assessment 1: January 2008 WORK: WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION INTO THE COMMUNITY FINDINGS: FRAGILE SPRINGS AND PIPES STRUCTURE

  3. Assessment 2: July 2009 WORK: DISTRIBUTION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FINDINGS: WATER NEEDS AND MAP OF DISTRIBUTION

  4. Alternatives to Address the Need Current Sources: Natural Springs Reducing Dependence with Alternative Sources Improving Current System Repairing Existing Pipeline Rainwater Harvesting System New Well

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. Water Tank Construction

  8. Gutter Installation

  9. Piping Installation

  10. Pump Installation

  11. First Flush & Chlorination System

  12. New Building Foundation

  13. Looking Into The Future

  14. Barriers and Opportunities

  15. Topographic and Transportation Obstacles

  16. Language/Understanding Volumen del Agua a Tanque

  17. Unforeseen Conditions

  18. Political Connections

  19. Community Involvement Water Distribution System Survey January 2008 Rain Gutter Installation August 2009

  20. Questions?

  21. Thank you • Goldman Grant • Institute of the Environment • The Bather Family • Ruth V Jones • Kim Dockter • Personal Contributions from Students and Mentors Presenters Nate Fleischhacker natefleis@gmail.com Mark Luckhardt luck0084@umn.edu Derrick Passe passe027@umn.edu

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