Water quality is a significant issue in Haiti. Purification methods include Bio sand filter, solar pasteurization and small-scale water treatment using buckets. Bio sand filter involve running a continue flow of water through sand of certain size. Germs are caught and consumed in a biologically active layer. Bucket filter involve treating the water chemically and running through sediment and activated charcoal filters. Pasteurization involves heating it to 160 degrees or using Ultra Violet light to kill germs. Currently, different models are being introduced into Maissade for consideration by the leadership.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Bruce Wells and Andy meet and make plans

Notes 9/17/10 7:00am to 7:30am Water Purification (NK08-007)
Bruce Wells and Andy Aldrich held a phone conference to update each other on the plans. Jon Laughlin was unable to attend the call. A second call is schedule for Oct 22 at 7:00AM. Andy’s first concerns was to determine if he would have a system for his use while in Haiti. Andy explained that he had heard from Jon that the price of water has risen to $4 a gallon.
Bruce then reviewed his trip to Dominican Republic (need name of company). They partners he is working with have 15,000 system in place. Bruce was able to visit a dozen homes and received reports that these were well received and everyone was happy with the filters. One person reported we don’t get sick any more.
Bruce reports the I(forgot initials) has a partner agency HI? Hi? Will be able to house the buckets in Haiti. Andy indicated he will see if a partner team from the Baptist General Conference (BGC) can bring the filters to Maissade if they don’t arrive in Port AU Prince (PAUP).
Bruce said today he will check to see if he can get one filter for Andy to take with him. Bruce said he will check to see if he can more details on the location of the building and chances of the filters being shipped.
Andy asked about cost. Bruce said that there is an expectation that individual will contribute something to the process so that they will have some ownership in the outcome.
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