System Design
What issue led to the removal of the submersible pump from our old borehole in 2024?
Cracks in the borehole screen caused silt to build up, threatening to destroy the pump.
When did the first trip to Nakyenyi take place?
* +100 Bonus for every trip you can name and their purpose
August 2018 (assessment)
-March 2019 (assessment)
- December 2019 (Implementation)
- August 2023 (Implementation)
What is the national language(s) of Uganda?
Bonus $100 for primary language spoken in Nakyenyi?
English and Swahili
Luganda is spoken as well throughout central Uganda (including Nakyenyi!)
What is a NGO?
A non-governmental organization
How much water on average should a person drink daily?
8 eight-ounce glasses of water
Under the signed land ownership agreement, what do they receive in return?
($100 bonus for what the other potential landowners requested)
The landowner will receive a private tap stand on their property, limited to 80L/day
Priority 1 requested $9,000!
What is the name of our NGO in Nakyenyi? ($100 bonus if you can write out the full name)
LWERUDESO
LWEngo RUral DEvelopment SUpport Organisation
What is the capital city of Uganda?
Kampala
How much monetary funding does EWB expect partner communities to contribute?
A 5% cash contribution
What percent of the Earth’s surface is water?
About 71%
What were Oscar and Caleb’s answers to this icebreaker - How many alarms do you set in the morning?
Oscar - 2
Caleb - 25 + 5 (but it varies)
What district is Nakyenyi located in?
The Lwengo District of southern Uganda
What is the main export of Uganda?
Coffee
What does PMEL stand for?
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
Name 3 key water quality parameters important for determining potability.
pH
Turbidity
Fecal Coliform
TDS
Nitrates
Arsenic
Fluoride
What feature diverts initial contaminated rainfall from the rainwater catchment tank?
A first flush system
What is the estimated population of our target community in Nakyenyi?
Around 4500 people
(acceptable range: 4000-5000)
What lake, the 2nd largest in the world by surface area, is partially located in Uganda?
+$100 Bonus if you can name the largest
Lake Victoria
#1 is Lake Superior
The Northeastern student chapter is an EWB ICP Program. What does ICP stand for?
International Community Project
What percent of water on Earth is freshwater?
2.5% of water on Earth is freshwater, however only 1% is drinkable
Name 3 specific components of the planned distribution system
3-4 Tap Stands
Two 10,000 L water storage tanks
Submersible pump
Pumphouse
Photovoltaic Solar Array
What does the Luganda phrase “bulu kimu kiri fine” mean in English?
“Everything is fine”
Who is the current president of Uganda and how long have they been in office?
Yoweri Museveni, 40 years
Name 3 phases that an EWB international community project goes through
Program/Community Partnership (Project Initiation)
Program Adoption
Assessment
Alternatives Analysis
Design and Implementation
Monitoring & Evaluation
Partnership Closeout
How many people in the world do not have access to clean, safe water?
+2.1 billion people