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
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