 The EWB-MIT water team spent three weeks in Ddegeya Village this past month (August) conducting research for their water project objectives. The team consisted of four MIT students, two Makerere students, and one in-field supervisor. The crew built the foundations of two partially belowground tanks for the purpose of testing and comparing each design. The tanks are intended to draw natural structural support from the ground while also minimizing material costs.The group also met with the Ddegeya Water Board to identify homes most eligible for the household rainwater harvesting systems. In order to maximize the tank beneficiaries the water team sought out clusters of homes most likely to share ownership and enjoyment of the resource. Priority was also given to those homes furthest from the local boreholes. The final recipients were selected accordingly. The structural integrity of the two tank foundations will be monitored over the coming months to determine which design will be chosen and implemented by next years EWB-MIT water team. With the groundwork diligently laid by this year’s team, Engeye and Ddegeya eagerly await next year’s construction. Thank you EWB-MIT water team for the excellent work! |
