Overview
The Chimaltenango Team at Engineers Without Borders New York (EWB-NY) Professional Chapter has been partnered with the La Joya Community since 2020 to design and construct a new water distribution system supplied by an underground well. The goal of the system is to replace the existing system that is in disrepair through a new, reliable water source which will promote general WASH tenents and economic development to allow the community to thrive.
Our Team has completed Phase 1 of installing the supply well, and we’re actively implementing Phase 2 of constructing the storage tank and finalizing pump selection.
Project Status
The local EWB-Guatemala team in La Joya is currently completing construction of the 21,000 L storage tank and is slated to be completed at the end of December 2023. The EWB-NY Team is currently working on the design of Phase 3, the distribution system that will connect the houses to the tank and well. This will include over 4500 meters of pipeline, over 50 tap stands, electrical equipment to power the pump and local labor to execute construction. We are actively identifying fundraising resources as well as developing an operations plan for the community to ensure long term success for the La Joya Community. You can donate directly to the project at this link https://support.ewb-usa.org/team/513769
Current Needs
The fundraising of this project is crucial in advancing general sanitation and hygiene and a reliable source of in a rural community with little capital but big dreams. While we work on the design of Phase 3, we are seeking financial support for materials for the pipeline, tap stands at each house, and the critical local labor that will construct the facility.. Our hard working team is volunteering their time and vacation days to help this community, but we need help to pay for it. If you or your company would like to sponsor our cause, donations made here go directly to the link here https://support.ewb-usa.org/team/513769
How To Get Involved
EWB-NY Chimaltenango team meets weekly, alternating between in-person and virtual, to work together on the design and construction plan. We welcome all volunteers with any background! You do not have to be an engineer to make a difference. If you’re not sure where to start, shoot us an email at chimaltenango@ewbny.org !
