Water and Sanitation:‘Wat-san’ got to do with it?

Jenna SenecalJonathan Verrett

EWB ApproachPeer to peer learning

What is a global engineer?

Broad view in thinking and acting on the world’s most complex problems.

Approach challenges with thoughtfulness, ability and open minds

Engage their community, encouraging an awareness of the issues and fostering attitudes and actions for change

What is EWB?

EWB’S DUAL APPROACH

• Working in partnerships Overseas

• Raising awareness in Canada

In the year 2000:

2 people

Presently:

Over 35,000 members

36 chapters including 8 professional chapters

Riddle'A place of solitude.

A place of contemplation.Most made of porcelain.

Some made of steel.No doubt I'm most effective,

With a river running through.'

What am I?

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1.8 million childrendie each year

Other Quick Water Facts1.How many people worldwide do not

have access to basic sanitation?a) 100 million (about 1 in 60 people)b) 600 million (about 1 in 10 people)c) 1.1 billion (about 1 in 6 people) d) 2.6 billion (about 2 in 6 people)

2.How many people die every day from diseases related to bad water?

a) 100 – 1,000b) 1,000 – 10,000c) 10,000 – 100,000 d) 100,000 or more

Malawi

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Ventilated Improved Pit Latrine

Eco San Toilet

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Urban Toilet

How good is your aim?

Cradle to Grave

Waste Separation: The Car

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Cradle to Cradle

Waste Separation: The Car

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How can we make our sanitation system cradle to cradle as opposed to cradle to grave?

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Compost Toilet

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Biogas Digester

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Conclusion

•When looking to help improve sanitation globally we must ask is our current system really the best? What are the other options?

Thank You

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