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drinking water source; however, this water becomes
contaminated from unsanitary roof
sources and results in water that tests positive
for both non-fecal and fecal Coliform.
WFP has purchased and tested a Solar Pasteurization
Unit at two separate locations in
Palau and has received formal approval from
EQPB in the use of the pasteurization unit as an
acceptable treatment process in these rural locations.
Further, we have also received approval
and a pledge of support from the Head Start
Coordinator in Palau for this project.
Approximately $50,000 in funding for the
Solar Water Pasteurization Project for the 11
Head Start schools is close to being secured through a grant from Rotary International. The project will
supply pasteurization units at each of the schools, which will provide a source of safe, clean drinking water
to the young students at these facilities. This
proven and economical technology will reduce
the negative short and long term affects of drinking
contaminated water and provide the children
with an improved educational environment.
Water For People - Hawaii fully supports
this project and is prepared to assist Rotary in
the implementation of the proposed pasteurization
project. To date, Water For People - Hawaii
has donated substantial time, effort and funds
to develop this project and is committed to seeing
it through to completion with the financial
assistance of Rotary International and its Clubs
Mike Cunningham (right) is currently in Palau continuing his work in
the Water For People projects.
Water from a school’s roof raincatchment is labeled and stored for
treatment with the pasteurization process.
in Hawaii and Palau.
Safe drinking water is without question the
most critical, life-sustaining resource of our
daily lives and generally taken for granted by those fortunate enough to have access to it. Not far away -- in
other Islands similar to Hawaii in climate, geology and customs -- safe drinking water is not yet available to
everyone. The SWPP will provide a vital resource to the greatest "At-Risk" group in Palau, its children who
are just beginning their educational process.
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