Problem:
Clean water can be a struggle for families in Guatemala to obtain. Many families retrieve water from streams and creeks. These water sources may contain dangerous bacteria that cause diseases such as cholera and dysentary. The scarcity of safe water has caused widespread stomach sickness among the residents. Water from local sources is often contaminated by wildlife, making it dangerous to consume. The potentially contaminated water leaves the community with no choice but to continue a cycle of sickness and despair. Diarrhea and other gastrointestinal illnesses are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in children
Selected Solution 1:
Simple but effective means to provide access to limited clean water at each household.
Planned Solution 2:
Well-sealed water storage containers reduce the amount of organic and inorganic contamination of stored water.
Potential Solution 3:
Digging a water well, storage, and distribution system in Alcoba with eliminate dependence on a spring as the sole source of drinking water in Alcoba
