Safe River Access

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  • 01/05/2023 at 2:52 pm #6554
    Angus Lin
    Participant

      In regards to accessing the river water, is it a must that access is provided in the location of the EWB water collection video provided, or is it simply a requirement for access to the water anywhere along the river bank.

      Also, in regards to the dimensions of the Ou Te river is there any data regarding the gradient/slope of the riverbank at the location in the EWB video, or in general that could be referred to?

      08/05/2023 at 11:56 am #6571
      Jean Aquinde
      Keymaster

        Hi Angus,

        Thanks for your patience. Building the structure exactly where the villagers currently collect water is optional. One of the purposes of the video we showed in the Interactives is for students to glimpse the villagers’ lifestyle. The approximate average slope/gradient is 25-35 degrees, considered steep by the villagers and EWB staff who went there.

        You’re right; the requirement is to access the water from the Ou Te river, as it is the current water source for the villagers for different uses. Depending on your chosen design parameters, it may be close to the riverbank, along the riverbank or wholly offset.

        Regards,
        Jean

        23/05/2024 at 3:20 pm #7847
        Felipe Aguila
        Participant

          Hi what is the average speed of the river?

          24/05/2024 at 4:03 pm #7852
          Jean Aquinde
          Keymaster

            Hi Felipe,

            Please see our answer similar to yours in this discussion thread.

            Regards,
            Jean

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