Monroe L. Weber-Shirk

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

WFP SlideshowWFP Slideshow

Photos from Water For People Projects

Courtesy of Jody Camp

Photos from Water For People Projects

Courtesy of Jody Camp

OverviewOverview

The need Springs Transmission line

Surveying Trench Laying Pipe Crossing ravines Pressure break tanks Air release valves

Valve boxes Storage Tanks Distribution System Community Training Supplies

The needThe need

Unprotected springs and seeps Long walks to carry water Parasites…

Unprotected springs and seeps Long walks to carry water Parasites…

Nicaraguan Mother and Child at Unprotected Spring

Nicaraguan Mother and Child at Unprotected Spring

Collecting Water from a SeepCollecting Water from a Seep

ParasitesParasites

Guatemala Unprotected SpringGuatemala Unprotected Spring

Guatemalan Boy at Unprotected Spring

Guatemalan Boy at Unprotected Spring

SpringsSprings

Cleaning Collecting water using perforated pipes Protecting by building a catchment box

Cleaning Collecting water using perforated pipes Protecting by building a catchment box

Removing Rocks from a SpringRemoving Rocks from a Spring

Perforated Pipe Leading to the Catchment Tank

Perforated Pipe Leading to the Catchment Tank

Long Spring Box with a Perforated Pipe

Long Spring Box with a Perforated Pipe

Valve box

Small Storage Tank

Perforated Pipe

Plastering the Spring BoxPlastering the Spring Box

Vent pipe

Drain pipe for Valve Box

Transmission line

Completed Spring BoxCompleted Spring Box

Finished Spring BoxFinished Spring Box

Water collector box for two springs

Water collector box for two springs

Why two pipes?

Formwork for the Spring BoxFormwork for the Spring Box

Wood Forms for the Spring BoxWood Forms for the Spring Box

Spring Capture BoxSpring Capture Box

Small Spring BoxSmall Spring Box

Protected Spring Covered with Concrete

Protected Spring Covered with Concrete

Spring catchment chamber protected by a chain link fence

Spring catchment chamber protected by a chain link fence

Spring BoxSpring Box

Spring BoxSpring Box

Valve Box

Dam

Overflow (spillway)

Drain Line for reservoir

Transmission Line

Stream Catchment TankStream Catchment Tank

Valve Box

Dam

Overflow (spillway)

Transmission Line

Transmission LineTransmission Line

Surveying Trench Laying Pipe Crossing ravines Pressure break tanks Air release valves

Topographic SurveyTopographic Survey

Topographic surveyTopographic survey

Digging the TrenchDigging the Trench

Trenches Ready for the PipesTrenches Ready for the Pipes

Transmission Line TubingTransmission Line Tubing

Joining the PipesJoining the Pipes

Covering the Pipes with Sifted Soil

Covering the Pipes with Sifted Soil

Ravine Crossings Using Galvanized Pipes

Ravine Crossings Using Galvanized Pipes

River CrossingRiver Crossing

Break Pressure TankBreak Pressure Tank

Break Pressure TankBreak Pressure Tank

Air Release ValveAir Release Valve

Valve boxesValve boxes

TanksTanks

Round Rectangular Elevated

Round Rectangular Elevated

Circular Distribution TankCircular Distribution Tank

Distribution TankDistribution Tank

Circular Distribution TankCircular Distribution Tank

Wood Forms and Rebar for Building a Water Storage Tank

Wood Forms and Rebar for Building a Water Storage Tank

Building an 8 m3 Storage TankBuilding an 8 m3 Storage Tank

Finished 8 m3 Storage TankFinished 8 m3 Storage Tank

Storage Tank Water OverflowStorage Tank Water Overflow

Distribution Main

Wall Forms for TankWall Forms for Tank

Concrete Lid of the Storage TankConcrete Lid of the Storage Tank

Foundation and Formwork for an Elevated Tank

Foundation and Formwork for an Elevated Tank

Distribution SystemDistribution System

Distribution Lines House connections Tap Stand Community Hand Washing Station

Distribution Lines House connections Tap Stand Community Hand Washing Station

Distribution LinesDistribution Lines

House ConnectionHouse Connection

Tap StandTap Stand

Piling up Rocks for a Hand Washing Station?

Piling up Rocks for a Hand Washing Station?

Community Washing StationCommunity Washing Station

Household MeterHousehold Meter

The Joy of WaterThe Joy of Water

Training and MeetingsTraining and Meetings

Training Session on Handling Water and Cleaning House

Training Session on Handling Water and Cleaning House

Training As Operators on Plumbing Issues

Training As Operators on Plumbing Issues

Work Evaluation Meeting by Technicians and the Community

Work Evaluation Meeting by Technicians and the Community

Planning Meeting Near the Site of the Spring: (4300 m altitude)Planning Meeting Near the Site of the Spring: (4300 m altitude)

Water Quality TestingWater Quality Testing

Loading Cement on a TruckLoading Cement on a Truck

Transporting Sand and Cement to the Spring

Transporting Sand and Cement to the Spring