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4.4 Selection <strong>of</strong> the preferred source<br />

A number <strong>of</strong> potential water sources were discussed and analyzed in order to meet the<br />

project demand. Table 4.4 summarizes the various sources analyzed. These sources are<br />

by no means options but a possible combination <strong>of</strong> sources that would suffice the<br />

project’s demand. This would also eliminate the dependency <strong>of</strong> a single water source.<br />

Table 4.4 Selection <strong>of</strong> the preferred water source for ABR<br />

OPTION SOURCE INFRASTRUTURE<br />

TYPE OF<br />

TREATMENT<br />

COMMENTS<br />

GROUND Wells, Pumps, storage tanks, chlorination Even though these<br />

WATER Cenotes<br />

transmission lines<br />

were the most likely<br />

sources, the wells<br />

perforated on site<br />

yielded brackish<br />

RAIN WATER Seasonal Storage tanks, water Chlorination,<br />

water. There was no<br />

cenote found.<br />

Excellent water<br />

HARVESTING rains<br />

transmission lines,<br />

Ozonation, UV source, easy to treat,<br />

water cisterns can be<br />

gutters<br />

constructed as part <strong>of</strong><br />

the building<br />

foundation, no long<br />

term cost.<br />

WATER Wells, Pumps, power line, Reverse More expensive and<br />

DESALINIZATI<br />

ON<br />

treatment plant, water<br />

Osmosis,<br />

Coagulation,<br />

complicated to<br />

operate, but highly<br />

transmission line, sedimentation, dependable and<br />

storage tank<br />

filtration, UV<br />

chlorination,<br />

reliable, good for dry<br />

season.<br />

WATER BESST Storage tanks, water Chlorination, Supplementary<br />

RECYCLING Wastewater<br />

treatment or<br />

transmission lines,<br />

UV<br />

option exclusively<br />

used for restroom<br />

equivalent dosing tanks<br />

and<br />

flushing<br />

Bathroom<br />

TRANSPORTA-<br />

TION OF<br />

POTABLE<br />

WATER TO<br />

THE SITE<br />

San Pedro<br />

Distribution<br />

System<br />

Water trucks, barge,<br />

pumps, storage tanks<br />

4-3<br />

None Good source for<br />

construction,<br />

alternate source for<br />

emergencies. Not<br />

feasible for in the<br />

long term.

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