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Sociedad de Historia Natural Niparajá, A.C. |
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Project
Background
In 2004-2005 Niparajá conducted a study of the water quality in 500 wells of B.C.S. We determined that 42% of the wells have fecal contamination during the dry season, and close to 100% during the rainy season. The fecal contamination propagates waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, hepatitis and cholera, among others. This contributes to infant mortality in Mexico reaching four times the rate in the U.S. During the 500-well study, mothers pleaded for help in obtaining clean water for their children.
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Objective
To provide affordable water disinfection systems to all rural households in the state of Baja California Sur (BCS), Mexico, and to develop a model of collaboration with the rural schools and rural stores to enhance the implementation and long-term monitoring of the project.
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 First prototype of UV Bucket in Valle Perdido, February 2006. |
Innovation/effectiveness
The UV Bucket is a household water disinfection device for developing countries. It provides disinfection and storage of the clean water with a convenient dispenser. This appropriate design, a modified 15L bucket with ultraviolet disinfection chamber, is the product of collaboration with the Technological Institute in La Paz. The UV Bucket is unique for its level of efficiency and its affordable cost ($30 to manufacture). Distribution will be conducted in partnership with rural schools, with demonstrations and educational forums, and with the network of government-supported rural stores.
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World Bank Award
This project won the Development Marketplace 2006 award, “Innovations in Water, Sanitation and Energy Services for poor people” by the World Bank. The 30 winners of this award were selected among 3000 projects worldwide. The funding received, US$170,310, will enable us to fabricate and distribute between 6,000 and 10,000 UV buckets to reach all rural families of Baja California Sur. This project could then serve as a model for other states of Mexico or other developing countries.
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Last Update, May 2007
Sociedad de Historia Natural Niparajá, A.C. (C) 2005
