The Tingo Pucará community lives without a local, potable water supply. Residents are subsistence farmers who travel over very steep land in order to get water from nearby springs, which are contaminated through contact with animals and waste. Once collected, water is stored in open containers. Consequently, waterborne illness is common and the mortality rate is 30% in children under five. The community requires a water pumping system in order to bring water closer to the users while isolating it from potential contaminants.
EWB-USA Pittsburgh Professional Chapter has partnered with Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Ecuador, to bring drinking water to the community of Tingo Pucará. This project will improve basic quality of life by providing treatment of water, potable water distribution, and waste disposal. Education will be provided to the community for effective implementation of this technology.
LEADERSHIP
Craig Johnston - Project Chair & Mechanical Lead
Melissa Day - Administrative Lead
Bob Stachel - Structural Lead
Mark Barlow - Electrical Lead
Barb Pavliakova - Health and Education Lead
Natalie Celmo - University of Pittsburgh Liason
Agnes Marszalik - Carnegie Mellon University Liason
Rob Gradoville Jr. - The Godfather & Previous Project Chair
