The primary objective of our project was to address the acute water crisis faced by La Carpio, a marginalized migrant community in Costa Rica, by developing and marketing prototypes of a filtration system that would ensure potable water. This initiative, chosen for its feasibility, targeted households grappling with waterborne illnesses. Through comprehensive surveys, we identified sources of contamination, emphasizing damaged pipes, urban runoff, stagnant water, and poor sanitation practices. Simultaneously, we initiated an awareness campaign, educating residents about water contamination risks and promoting proper sanitation of storage vessels. Overall, La Carpio’s water crisis demands a holistic approach, combining technological solutions, community education, and increased political advocacy for lasting change.

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Creator

• Illingsworth, Bryce
• Gorham, Lindsey
• Tucker, Jane

Subject

• Water
• Health
• Infrastructure
• Community
• Well-Being
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-030124-123505
• 118118

Mot-clé

• Water Accessibility
• Filtration
• Water Quality
• Water

Advisor

• Chiarelli, James A.
• Ault, Holly Keyes

Year

• 2024

Center

• San Jose, Costa Rica Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3 - Good Health and Well-being
• 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
• 10 - Reducing Inequality

Date created

• 2024-03-01

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-030124-123505

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Dernière modification

• 2024-04-22