Water testing at the School in Santo Domingo Barrio Bajo Etla

April 11, 2011 Greg Hitchcock

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MARCH 22, 2011.
By Our Oaxaca staff Nelly Fernandez Tellez
I made a visit to the school in Santo Domingo Barrio Bajo Etla meet with the head master; Valentin Gomez Farias to test the water quality, receiving the parameters measured were: pH, hardness, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, iron, manganese, salmonella, E. coli, Aeromonas and other coliforms.

These tests were made because “Water for Humans“, aims to get to install filters at school, and thus the school can stop buying jugs of water. The children will be able to drink water straight from the tap and the money save will be used to invest in material for children or school improvement in general.

The results were quite favorable and we can say that although the water is clean, We do not feel nor do the children & staff feel safe drinking untreated water. This is because none of the incoming well water is treated or inspected on a regular basis. Thus we hope to install a water purifying filter to ensure the greater safety of the children and staff.