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The village of Apatut in the Philippines, and the surrounding area, is in need of a new potable water supply. Most residents currently obtain water directly from shallow wells within the village. This water is a significant contributing factor to the prevalence of scabies, dysentery, goiters, urinary tract infections, and other related diseases typically associated with poor drinking water. To protect themselves, residents must boil the local water before drinking it or buy bottled water. Households with babies and small children are at particularly high risk for disease. EWB-Philadelphia has partnered with the local Filipino Rotary Club to combat the health problem by developing a sustainable solution. EWB-Philadelphia will design and assist in the construction of a new water supply for the small community.
Philippines blog: http://apatut-ewbphilly.blogspot.com