On Apr 10th, Adrian, Snorre and Anders went up to Hoay Maw to install the new water filter tank.
 New tools |
 Filter tank |
 Filtration supplies |
Money for this has been provided by Sue and Chris Moss's small group at Arun Community Church and a further generous donation has been made by a senior Taiwanese lady in Calgary (Richard's Mother).
The guys set off early at 5am to make the most of the day. It was hot work!
 Clean up! |
 Inspection |
 Helping Hands |
- Installed the new filter tank with activated carbon to provide safe drinking water
- Replaced old pipework
- Cleaned out large concrete settling tank
- Modified the piping within the settling tank using a "snorkel" effect to lower the inlet and raise the outlet
- Installed pre-filter module inline before settling tank to filter out major silt from the mountain water
- Serviced one of the old water filter tanks to provide clean domestic water for washing dishes, clothes and for bathrooms, etc
 Pre-filter |
 Inlet distributor |
 Activated carbon |
There is some further piping to be replaced and some further plumbing repair sto undertaken which Adrian will do next time.
It was great for the guys to be able to work together with Paul and the older boys who were enthusiastic and practical.
 Many hands! |
 New pipework |
 Teamwork |
It is a huge blessing to be able to ensure clean and safe water for the children. We are very grateful to those who have provided resources to enable this to happen.
 Kitchen tap |
 Testing! |
Further repairs needed |
It is still an issue that in the dry season, there is inadequate water supply not only for the home but for the village and whole surrounding region.
The local council does not seem inclined to do anything about it.
Meanwhile, work remaining, which we hope to complete within a few weeks:
- Serviced second old water filter tank
- Modify/fix existing pipework so that all site water is filtered
- Replace/repair existing kitchen/washroom/bathroom water taps
- Any other plumbing repairs/servicing that need doing.
So, anybody fancy a plumbing trip? 5am start... unfortunately we cannot pay the $200/hour that American plumbers get, or the £75/hour in the UK...but you will get free drinks (water).
