Daniel Eden Marie Manchester Jenna Senecal
Outline Introduction The Global Engineer? Water & Sanitation Overseas The Next Step - Alternatives Case Study Conclusion & Discussion
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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
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? blog.calsun.canoe.ca/sixinthecity?cat=702
Quick Water Facts 1. How many people worldwide do not have access to clean drinking water? 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) 3 billion (about 2 in 6 people) 2. How many people die every day from diseases related to bad water? a) 100 – 1,000 b) 1,000 – 10,000 c) 10,000 – 100,000 d) 100,000 or more
Montreal to Malawi
Malawi Ntchisi
Water and Sanitation
VIP
How good is your aim?
Eco San Toilet
Urban Toilet
Cradle to Grave
Wastewater Treatment
Cradle to Cradle
Natural Cycles: The Cherry Tree
Waste Equals Food Traditional Ladakhi toilet (Ecosan Res, 2009)
Waste Separation: The Car
Compost Toilet
Biogas Digester
Grey Water Usage
Conclusion Water and wastewater treatment can be very different in different countries Before modernizing, it is important to consider the political, environmental, cultural and economic context Finally, it is important to question our own system: is it really the best?
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