Who We Are Impacting: This community has 456 people who make up 76 families!
What We Are Designing: We are working on a water distribution system. They have a lot of access to water, but no way to distribute it throughout the community.
Where We Are Working: Caserío El Pericón Chuacorral Sector II
Why We Are Here: Since 1996, this community has been looking for a way to bring in a water project. It has struggled to do so until, in 2019, when they found help from the municipality to drill a well for them. Now, they seek help for distribution. The community feels that this water project will improve the economy and health of their people.
What We Are Designing: We are working on a water distribution system. They have a lot of access to water, but no way to distribute it throughout the community.
Where We Are Working: Caserío El Pericón Chuacorral Sector II
Why We Are Here: Since 1996, this community has been looking for a way to bring in a water project. It has struggled to do so until, in 2019, when they found help from the municipality to drill a well for them. Now, they seek help for distribution. The community feels that this water project will improve the economy and health of their people.
Spring 2022Phase One of construction is set to begin in the spring of 2022. However, persistent global economic challenges have continued to raise material prices in Guatemala. Because of this, the total project cost has risen unexpectedly over the past several months. In order to complete Phase Two of construction, additional funds must be raised in order for the project to be considered fully funded.
Summer/Fall 2021
The El Pericón project is in the pre-implementation phase right now. Our members have worked hard these past few months to complete the design of our water system and address any potential issues. We are looking forward to the beginning of Phase I of implementation, which includes the construction of the pump house, conduction line, and distribution tank. Because of COVID-19 travel restrictions, the implementation will be virtual, so we are working closely with the in-country office and our mentors and team to ensure the implementation's success.
Spring 2021
The Guatemala program has been hard at work designing the pump-driven water distribution system in El Pericón Chuacorral Sector II! This semester we have been working on the pre-implementation documents for this project, which involves finalizing the design for the system, and we are excited to be submitting them to EWB for review shortly!
Summer/Fall 2020
This project is in pre-assessment phase right now! We have gotten some fantastic information and photos of the community from the EWB office in Guatemala. Due to COVID-19, we are executing a virtual assessment for our water project in order to keep the timeline for this project on track. We will be working with our team and mentors to think outside of the box about how to make a virtual assessment just as successful as if we had been able to travel and perform it ourselves. One advantage we have is the excellent team in Guatemala we have been able to work with that are doing everything they can to help us make this project a success!
Summer/Fall 2021
The El Pericón project is in the pre-implementation phase right now. Our members have worked hard these past few months to complete the design of our water system and address any potential issues. We are looking forward to the beginning of Phase I of implementation, which includes the construction of the pump house, conduction line, and distribution tank. Because of COVID-19 travel restrictions, the implementation will be virtual, so we are working closely with the in-country office and our mentors and team to ensure the implementation's success.
Spring 2021
The Guatemala program has been hard at work designing the pump-driven water distribution system in El Pericón Chuacorral Sector II! This semester we have been working on the pre-implementation documents for this project, which involves finalizing the design for the system, and we are excited to be submitting them to EWB for review shortly!
Summer/Fall 2020
This project is in pre-assessment phase right now! We have gotten some fantastic information and photos of the community from the EWB office in Guatemala. Due to COVID-19, we are executing a virtual assessment for our water project in order to keep the timeline for this project on track. We will be working with our team and mentors to think outside of the box about how to make a virtual assessment just as successful as if we had been able to travel and perform it ourselves. One advantage we have is the excellent team in Guatemala we have been able to work with that are doing everything they can to help us make this project a success!
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