This morning we worked on changing aspects of our design. We revisited our sizing for our wetland after seeing the village and after we see the new location tomorrow, we will determine if we need to downsize the structure. We also set up our water quality laboratory in our room, so we are all set to do some Ecoli as well as nitrate testing. We lost quite a few reagents in transit, but we have enough to run an MPN test on each well, and an MPN test on the SODIS treated water. Each test can take up to 48-72 hours, so it will be good to get started now.
We then attended a function with ASSIST - they were having a kickoff function for one of their new projects in the village of Kudipudi. Here they are working in conjunction with Philip Morris to construct a water distrubution system throughout the town and finish the construction of a new primary school (the construction was started with government money, but the government funds ran out before the project was completed so the school is just sitting there half finished). It was a very nice function and we were received very well - there was a chance they thought we were the representatives from Philip Morris. Alot gets lost in translation here :).
Thanks to Mike and Liz in LA for sorting out our construction questions so quickly. We had questions regarding the rebar sizing and then requested an additional pad design for the new bore well. Given our limited time here, it is great that you guys responded so quickly - so thanks again!
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