This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the town of Potrerillos, located in northwestern Honduras, and its municipal water system. Topics presented include: water consumption and losses in the distribution system; water quality issues in Potrerillos; water sampling plan; arsenic results; alternatives - no action, arsenic treatment system, develop new wells, and regional water system. Recommendations include: notify the public about the presence of arsenic in the
municipal water supply, and provide educational
information on arsenic in drinking water; utilize wells #1 and 2 to minimize arsenic exposure in
the lower zone of the distribution system, in the
short term continue to use wells #6 and 7 to meet
water demand; install individual water meters to encourage water
conservation; continue to explore the option of forming a regional
water system with nearby municipalities; and, consider drilling a test well to investigate water
quality of deeper aquifers.
Includes tables.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 1.2 MB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 6 |
| Published : | 11/01/2009 |
