Project Location: Nyamilu, Kenya

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Implementation Trip for EWB-LSU

• Project Location Nyamilu, Kenya
• Chapters EWB-LSU Dartmouth-EWB
• Brief Description of Project
• Installation of 3.6 miles of water distribution
  piping
• Construction of ferrocement water storage tanks
• Construction of 13 water distribution points
• Project Risk Level Level 2
• Dates of this Implementation Travel July 12
  August 21

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Background

• Nyamilu is a small farming community
• located in southwest Kenya.
• Constant water shortages and outbreaks of
• waterborne diseases are common in this
• region due to the limited availability of
• water.
• The situation has also been compounded by
• an ongoing drought making a reliable water
• system all the more necessary.

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Background (cont.)

• The communitys struggles pressed one of
• the villagers, Jerry Baraza, to seek help
• from EWB-USA
• In Fall of 2004, EWB chapters at
• Dartmouth College and Louisiana State
• University adopted The Nyamilu
• Community Water Project

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Travel History

• Phase I
• The Dartmouth-EWB team traveled to Kenya in the
  Summer of 2005 to install a new well and complete
  a site assessment.
• The Dartmouth team worked with the Nyamilu
  community development leader to map the locations
  of homesteads and current water sources using GPS
  while meeting with the local people to get an
  idea of the population of the village.
• Each of the current water sources were tested.
  Nearly every source had bacteria present.

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Travel History (cont.)

• Phase I
• The team estimated that there were nearly 1700
  people living in the village.
• After the survey was completed the group
  consulted with community leaders and reviewed the
  data to determine the locations of the
  distribution points.
• Nine distribution points around the village were
  decided upon that would best accommodate the
  communitys needs.
• The group also contracted a drilling company to
  have a 98 meter well drilled and installed a
  solar-powered submersible pump at 37 meters.

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Contact Information

• Project Leads
• James Dupree (President) jdupre9_at_lsu.edu
  [phone]
• Leah Lemoine
  llemoi7_at_lsu.edu [phone]
• Hannah Murnen hmurnen_at_dartmouth.edu
  [phone]
• Professional Mentors
• John Dupree JJDupree_at_bellsouth.net
  [phone]
• Al Pawlowski
  avp2_at_lsu.edu [phone]
• Faculty Advisor
• Dr. William Moe
  moemwil_at_lsu.edu [phone]
• Health Point Person
• Blake Lemoine
  jlemo22_at_lsu.edu
• NGO/Community Contact
• Jerry Ochieng ochiengjerry_at_yahoo.com
  254 722 792 414

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Project Team

• Andrew Bankston
• Chris Bergeron
• James Dupree
• Blake Lemoine
• Leah Lemoine
• William Moe
• Al Pawlowski
• Rachel Stich
• Elaine Tate

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Travel Team

• Chapter Traveling EWB-LSU
• List of Travel Team Names
• James Dupree
• Chris Bergeron
• On-the-ground Contact
• Jerry Ochieng
• 254 724 664 254, 254 720 821 809, 254
  722 792414
• Charles Onyango Otieno
• PO Box 54 Suna Migori, Kenya
• 254 735 509 747

• Leah Lemoine
• Al Palaski

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Travel Team (cont.)

• Nearest US Consulate Contact info
• Consular Section U.S. Embassy
• United Nations Avenue
• Village Market
• Nairobi, Kenya
• Nearest Hospital Contact Info
• Ojele Memorial Hospital,
• (59)-20346, www.omh2.org
• Suna-Migori, lt6 miles from village
• admin_at_omh2.org, info_at_omh2.org

254 375 3704 254 375 3700 (automated) kenya_acs
_at_state.gov Consularnairob_at_state.gov
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Travel / Transportation

• New Orleans (MSY) ? Nairobi (NBO)
• air transportation
• Nairobi ? Nyamilu
• Some of the supplies will be purchased in Nairobi
  before traveling to the village. Truck
  transportation will be arranged through Jerry
  prior to traveling.
• Additional transportation will be provided by
  Jerry throughout the teams stay in Nyamilu.
• July 14 - Morning
• arrive in Nairobi
• meet with Jerry
• begin collecting supplies and making arrangements
  to transport them to the village
• team will stay in Nairobi for the night
• July 15 Morning
• Depart for Nyamilu
• July 15 - Evening
• Arrive in Nyamilu

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Travel / Transportation (cont.)

• Nyamilu ? Supplies ? Nyamilu
• truck / driver provided by the village to collect
  materials required for the project
• travel times / supplies decided on site with
  regard to
• project itinerary
• predetermined materials list
• Nyamilu ? Nairobi
• Jerrys vehicle (Oldsmobile) / driver provided
• August 21 - Morning
• Depart for Nairobi
• Flight will depart in late evening
• Return to New Orleans, LA

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Accommodations

• Jerry Ochieng has agreed to board the team in his
  guest house for the duration of the project.
• Any hotel stays will be in Nairobi with expenses
  covered by team funds.
• Jerry has agreed to see to it that meals and
  bottled water will be provided to the team for
  the duration of the project.
• Meals outside the village will be covered by
  personal funds.
• The team plans to visit the nearby city of
  Migori, and the Kipingi village during the trip.

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Safety Emergency Plan

• Safety Plan
• Team will register with the U.S. Embassy in
  Nairobi so that the Department of State can help
  us if we require information, advice, or
  emergency assistance.
• Team members will always travel in groups of 2
  or more.
• All members shall know where everyone is at any
  time.
• A meeting place within the village will be
  designated in case group members are separated in
  Nyamilu.
• A meeting place in Migori will be determined
  for similar circumstances.
• Anyone leaving the village will be escorted by
  a villager.
• Vehicle transportation will be provided with a
  driver when required
• All team members will receive recommended
  vaccinations for Typhoid, Hepatitis, Malaria, and
  Yellow Fever.
• Emergency Plan Exit Strategy
• In the case of an emergency, the U.S. Embassy
  will be contacted from Migori for further
  instruction and assistance. There is a vehicle
  available to us if we need to leave the village.

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Safety Emergency Plan (cont.)
A first aid kit will be kept with the group along
with other important medications

• Insect Repellant
• Water purification tablets /
• portable water filters
• Hypodermic syringes to be used at
• a hospital
• Antidiarrheal medication (e.g.,
• bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide)
• Antibiotic for self-treatment of
• moderate to severe diarrhea
• Antihistamine
• Decongestant, alone or in
• combination with antihistamine

• Antimotion sickness medication
• Acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or other
• medication for pain or fever
• Mild laxative
• Cough suppressant/expectorant
• Throat lozenges
• Antacid
• Antifungal and antibacterial ointments or
• creams
• 1 hydrocortisone cream
• Epinephrine auto-injector (e.g., EpiPen), for
• severe allergic reactions

• All traveling team members will have proper
• International Travel Insurance covering
  accidents,
• sickness, and emergency evacuation.

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General Safety

• The United States Department of State recommends
  that private American citizens in Kenya evaluate
  their personal security situation in light of
  continuing terrorist threats and the limited
  ability of the Kenyan authorities to detect and
  deter such acts.
• They recommend that Americans who travel to Kenya
  despite this Travel Warning should register
  through the State Departments travel
  registration website, https//travelregistration.s
  tate.gov.
• By registering, American citizens make it easier
  for the Embassy to contact them in case of
  emergency.

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General Safety (cont.)

• There is currently a drought affecting the Horn
  of Africa.
• Correspondence with Jerry has informed the group
  that there is an increasing need for water in the
  village due to the drought.
• To date the northern regions of Kenya are facing
  the most severe effects.
• The team will monitor the effects of the drought
  before the trip in order to avoid as many
  problems as possible while in Kenya.

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Objectives of Implementation Trip

• The goals
• Provide a sustainable source of
• and clean and accessible drinking
• water to the entire village
• Provide sufficient water storage to
• serve in times of high demand
• Teach villagers the skills necessary to
• build, maintain and expand a reliable
• water system

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Equipment

• The team will bring certain equipment with them
  in order to save time buying supplies in Kenya.
  Important system components will also be brought
  over in order to ensure these are good quality.
  (customs)
• Water testing equipment???
• Measuring / surveying equipment
• Electrical equipment Voltmeter, wire
  cutters/strippers
• Various valves for distribution points and mains
• PVC bushings, valves
• All listed equipment complies with FAA and Kenya
  Customs regulations and can be checked on to
  airlines.

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Technical Description of Project

• System Capacity
• After the new well was drilled a 24 hour pump
  down test was performed to determine the recharge
  rate.
• The well was rated to be able to provide a
  constant 1.2m3/h or about 5.3gpm based on the
  drilling companys tests.
• With the solar pump running for a full six hour
  workday the well can provide just over 1900
  gallons to the community.
• At this capacity the community will be able to
  draw a maximum average of 1.12 gallons (4.24L)
  per person each day.

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Technical Description of Project

• During Dartmouths trip a solar pump was
  installed with a maximum head rating of 30
  meters.
• Since there was no figure for the output of the
  well when a pump was bought this resulted in the
  selected pump not being able to utilize the full
  capacity of the well.
• In order to make having a large distribution
  system worthwhile a new pump will need to be
  installed.
• Lorentz PS600 HR-20 (Max flow 3.6m3/h)

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Technical Description of Project

• Dartmouth recommended buying a new pump in Kenya
  since they are readily available.
• A replacement pump will need to be able to
  support a maximum head of 180 feet while
  providing a daily average output of 7.2m3.

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Technical Description of Project

• Water Storage
• The EWB team plans to provide the community with
  a 5 day storage capacity (40,000L) in order to
  make the system more reliable and convenient.
• Different storage methods were examined and a
  ferrocement tank was determined to be the best
  choice.
• With many members of the community willing to
  provide assistance with construction a low cost
  yet highly reliable water storage tank could be
  built.
• This self-help effort will allow funds to be
  spent on expanding the system rather than on
  labor and expensive materials.
• 0.03/Liter

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Technical Description of Project

• The design and construction of ferrocement water
  storage has been carefully studied to better
  ensure a good quality tank can be built. A local
  resident with experience building water
  distribution and storage systems will also be
  available while working in Nyamilu.
• In order to gain experience in building a tank,
  the team will design and build a practice tank
  prior to implementation. Experience will also be
  gained in mixing and using concrete along with
  installing PVC piping.
• Smaller Thai Jar type ( lt 3m3) tank
  construction will also be studied in order to
  possibly provide the volunteers a water storage
  option that can be easily learned and repeated.
• During construction, observations will be made in
  order to develop better time management. This
  will be utilized during implementation when time
  will be limited.

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Technical Description of Project

Water Storage, Art Ludwig
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Technical Description of Project

• Distribution Points
• There are 13 proposed locations throughout the
  village where water will be available.
• Each point will be constructed with galvanized
  iron pipe and a concrete slab to protect the
  underground piping.
• All locations will have a separate shut off in
  the case that the point needs to be repaired
  allowing the rest of the network to remain
  unaffected.

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Technical Description of Project
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Technical Description of Project

• The distribution system consists of over 3.6
  miles of PVC piping.
• In order to accurately calculate the behavior of
  the system under working conditions WaterCAD
  software was used.
• The system has been designed to provide no less
  than 5 gpm when all distribution points are in
  use.
• The following map presents the topographical
  layout of the village along with the proposed
  pipe layout.

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Technical Description of Project
Static Pressures
Dynamic Pressures
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A detailed view of the systems performance.
(all points at 5gpm)
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Community Participation, Education Ownership

• The NGO, Jerry, has assured us that a group of
  ten volunteers will be available to help with the
  project.
• Excavation of trenches for the pipes and
  collection of certain materials will be completed
  prior to the teams arrival.
• The volunteers will work with members of EWB-LSU
  for the duration of the implementation to assist
  in completing the project and to gain knowledge
  on maintaining and building a water system.
• The importance of maintaining a clean water
  source along with other safety precautions will
  be stressed.

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Community Participation, Education Ownership

• The EWB team will meet each daily to divide the
  days tasks between volunteers and students so
  that the project may be completed in an efficient
  manner.
• During Dartmouths visit a team of leaders,
  namely, The Nyamilu Community Development
  Committee and experts from the community agreed
  to be responsible for the administration,
  operation and maintenance of the system. The
  procedures necessary to operate the water system
  will be covered throughout implementation.

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Implementation Metrics

• Technical
• EWB-LSU and D-EWB will remain in contact with
  the community after implementation to see that
  the system remains in good working condition and
  to provide consultation regarding any problems
  that may arise.

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Implementation Metrics (cont.)

• Health
• The water sources other than the current new well
  have proven to be of severe health risk
  containing such water-borne diseases as E. coli,
  Dysentery, Cholera, and Typhoid.
• If the new system is expanded to provide easy
  access to all parts of the village it will help
  to reduce many of these cases .
• Water samples from the new well will be collected
  and tested in order to assess the need for a
  filtration system in the future.
• Economics
• A reduction of water quality related health
  issues will allow people to spend less time and
  money treating those with such illnesses. Those
  with other health issues will have a better
  chance of getting the help they require.
• Time spent by women walking to collect water each
  day will be decreased significantly thus
  providing them with opportunities to partake in
  profitable opportunities such as farming.

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Community Involvement

• EWB-LSU has been in regular contact with the
  community through correspondence with Jerry since
  the start of the design process.
• Periodic consultations with Jerry have helped us
  to develop a system that will best accommodate
  the needs of the community.
• The communication between EWB-LSU and EWB-Kenya
  has been very good. Both the team and Jerry feel
  that this project will be a success.
• The finished project will be able to provide
  water to over 1700 people living in the village.

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Assessment for Future Project Phases

• Project assessments will be completed following
  the completion of the current project for
• Nyamilu
• The Kipingi Community
• A neighboring village
• Requirements and metrics of a project assessment
• Ability to communicate before and during design
  phase
• Magnitude of Impact
• Health metrics
• Economic impacts
• Land surveys
• Population surveys
• Population density
• Community participation

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Assessment for Future Project Phases (cont.)

• Information necessary to determine overall
  project impact will be obtained by meeting with
  and interviewing members of the communities.
• The possibility of another project in this region
  will depend greatly on the results of the current
  project.
• EWB-LSU feels that it is beneficial to
  concentrate on a particular region in order to
  plan future projects more efficiently.

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Assessment for Future Project Phases (cont.)

• Specific details regarding future project phases
  in Nyamilu will examine the impact of
• Water filtration
• It is unclear as to the exact quality of the
  water being pumped from the well, a sand filter
  or other means of purifying water may be
  necessary as future phases. The water quality
  will be tested on site. Preserved water samples
  from the well will also be collected in order to
  perform further quality tests following the
  teams return.

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Assessment for Future Project Phases (cont.)

• Drip Irrigation
• Nyamilu relies mainly on the sale of crops for
  income, an irrigation system could help to
  further stimulate the economy in the village
• The benefits of an improved irrigation system
  will be determined through observations and
  discussions with community members during
  implementation.

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Assessment for Future Project Phases (cont.)

• Specific details regarding Kipingi Community
  Assessment
• Requirements Design and Implement a Permanent
  Water Supply with a borehole, Submersible Pump,
  Wind/Solar Power, Water Tank and limited
  distribution with five water collection points
  within the village for domestic use.
• Water is currently collected from a nearby
  communitys well but the residents are hostile
  toward the Kipingi People because they belong to
  a different county-administrative unit.
• The community wishes to sink a borehole. Hydro
  geological surveys have been carried out and a
  suitable aquifer identified and beaconed. The
  proposed borehole is 100 meters deep. The water
  supply shall serve approximately 50 homesteads.
• Communication with the village will be similar to
  the current project through Jerry.

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Assessment for Future Project Phases (cont.)

• Specific details regarding Kipingi Community
  Assessment
• If possible the LSU team will evaluate the
  communitys need for a water system by visiting
  with the village and surveying members of the
  community.
• Land surveys will be completed to collect any
  necessary information for designing a new system.
  GPS and flexible tube water levels will be used
  to collect the data.

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Budget Hours

• Budget breakdown
• Leah has been in charge of budgeting throughout
  the project
• Hours on the project
• Planning for this portion of the project began in
  Fall of 2004 and has steadily progressed since.
• The group worked an average of 2-3 hours each for
  each week of planning.
• The estimated total amount of time dedicated to
  this project is 180 hours.

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Donors Funding

• Sources of funds and in-kind contributions
• Corporate Sponsors
• ??
• ??
• ??
• LSU Engineering Department
• LSU Organization Relief Fund
• EWB-LSU fundraisers
• Eat Out for Hunger
• Did your team meet its funding goals?
• The team has met nearly 60 of its goal.
  Fundraising is still ongoing so that the complete
  system can be built during implementation.

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Response to TAC Comments

• Suggestions from the TAC will be used to
  improve our system and bring forth any aspects of
  the project that may have been overlooked. The
  information will be taken into consideration when
  the final design is made.

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Project Lead Sign-Off

• I Dr. William Moe as the faculty advisor of this
  project, have reviewed the technical and
  logistical contents of this project, and approve
  of the proposed design. I will also comply with
  TAC recommended changes and make suggested
  changes before traveling on the implementation
  trip.
• Signed ______________________

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Final Checklists before Travel

• The goal of the review process is to make sure
  that your team has a successful implementation
  trip
• 1) Submit this presentation to the project
  management staff and TAC liaison at
  projects_at_ewb-usa.org. Turn in WITH the
  following
• Volunteer Waiver Form (605) for each person
  traveling. Please submit all at one time.
• 2) Prior to the TAC meeting The Project
  Management Staff and the liaison will review this
  presentation with the project lead, mentor and
  other relevant team members via a conference call
  prior to its presentation at the TAC meeting.
• 3) Before final travel, your team should have the
  following checklists signed off by the persons
  listed below, and get a final OK from the EWB-USA
  Project Staff
• Travel Readiness Checklist (601) to project
  staff
• Personal Health Checklist (603) to teams
  health point person (to be taken on the trip)
• Detailed Field Equipment Checklist to mentor or
  project lead
• Proved this presentation emergency contact
  information to each and every member of the team
• Have each person review the Travel Tips
  Presentation (602)
• 4) The Project team will be responsible for
  following up on TAC Comments and submitting
  changes/revisions to the project staff
• 5) The Project team MUST notify the project staff
  of any changes to travel dates or travel teams.
  Additional team members MUST send in Waivers
  (605) prior to travel.