About Useable Water for the Developing Regions of the World
| Authors | Medcalf, William; McDaniel, Robin |
|---|---|
| Date | 2015 |
| Proceedings | Proceedings of the 2015 Christian Engineering Conference |
| Place | Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA |
| Vol / Pages | pp. 146u2013156 |
| URL | https://drive.google.com/file/d/11k9zlyvaVh2XJeuoxg-btM7RZlgRQ-PN/view |
Type: Conference Paper
Tags: Christian Engineering
Abstract
The essential ingredient of life, water has presented and still presents challenges with which Christian engineers ought to be concerned. Throughout history access to water has often been the driver behind the establishment of settlements, feats of engineering, and the cause of wars. In recent history the salient challenge has been the sourcing and provision of “safe” water in the developing world. Water contamination, by biologics and heavy metals, affect sourcing. Local culture, economics, and political realities often exacerbate the challenge. Interpretation of the term “safe water” has resulted in focus on potable water, to the neglect of other uses. The pressing challenge is to develop low-cost, low-maintenance methods of sourcing and decontaminating water for populations that lack usable water and to work within the local culture to assure sustainability.