Water Project Q and A

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Question:  When were the first filters delivered to the villages?

Answer:The first Grant was for $25,000 and supplied 500 $50 Filter Systems to extremely poor people in January, 2007. The Grant closed a month later.

Question: How did you choose the areas to serve?

Answer: We left this up to the Rotary Club in Guatemala. The first area we served was about 3 hours from the Rotary Club in Guatemala City. As a result they used a local charity to choose the recipients. They also educate the people on maintenance and will help with the follow up.

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Question: What happens when the filters have to be replaced after two years?

Answer: We have advised the recipients that they must save for the replacements which cost $36. 

Question: Is this a good price for the filter replacements?

Answer; Absolutely. The manufacturer, British Berkefeld, offers these to our Guatemala wholesaler at a very low price because it is treated as a humanitarian discount. They are available for $20 and Rotary gets them at a volume discount price of $18 which includes S/H.

This compares to a price of $39.95 for one filter plus S/H in the U.S.

Question: What areas have you served?

Answer: We have been serving villages in the Solola area which is near Lake Atitlan. We also will be supplying filters to Ak Tenamit, which is near Lake Izabal

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Our intention is to supply filters to all needy areas.

Question: Does this project offer a hands on experience for Rotarians?

Answer: Yes, our NGO partner Heart to Heart International organizes hands on trips.

Question: Will you be looking for other areas in Guatemala to serve?

Answer: Absolutely

Question: How can I contribute to this Project?

Answer: Contact George Lewis

mrclor@charter.net