HONDURAS
Aldea Lomitas del Este. Colonia Zandoval
Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church
2015 Investment
Aldea Lomitas del Este. Colonia Zandoval, Yoro, Olanchito, Honduras
WATER
Community Details
“We have had hard times accessing clean water. There were times in which our children and ladies had to go visit other communities in order
to obtain water. They also had to walk long distances to the river in order to obtain water as well,” according to community members. This
was the reality for the 200-household community of Aldea Lomitas del Este. Colonia Zandoyal. Parents were forced to watch their children
suffer without not only a safe water source, but also, at times, without water at all. Burdens for the people of Honduras extended past their
inability to access water, as malaria gravely impacted many families while others suffered from regular bouts of internal worms,
dehydration and diarrhea. Knowing that if they could somehow have access to a good, safe water source, many of their struggles would
naturally dissolve, community leaders reached out to the Living Water Honduras team and asked for help. Because of the generous
donation from Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Living Water and a short-term team were able to enter the community with the
hope of safe water and saving-love of Jesus Christ.
The Living Water drill team was successfully able to secure safe drinking water by drilling a 22-meter-deep well, capping the well with an
Afridev hand pump and chlorinating the water source. Not only was safe secured but safe hygiene and sanitation practices were learned as
families were taught how to keep both their bodies and their new well clean. The people also established an eight-person water committee
that was trained to maintain their well and manage the water resources. The people were finally allowed peace knowing that they would no
longer be affected by unsafe water and had been equipped with newly-learned hygiene and sanitation defenses to battle water-related illness!
The community shared, “Our lives will now improve greatly due to this well. We encourage you to keep working hard, because there are
communities who do not have access to clean water.”
Support, love and commitment for the people of Aldea Lomitas del Este. Colonia Zandoyal poured out as safe water flowed from their new
well, and as the people were introduced to their Creator through Scripture and oral Bible stories. The local church also supported the Living
Water team and will continue to work with families so that everyone will have an opportunity to seek salvation in Christ. In all, 200 families
people were shown love and told about a God who cares for them and who calls them his own. Thank you, Christ Evangelical Presbyterian
Church, for your donation that has transformed life for the people of Honduras.
Project Details
Product
Location of water point
New
Aldea Lomitas del Este. Colonia Zandoval, Yoro, Olanchito, Honduras
Type of Institution Served
GPS Coordinates
Village
Latitude:015 30.456 N
Longitude: 086 14.234 W
Construction
Altitude
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101 m
Aldea Lomitas del Este. Colonia Zandoval, Yoro, Olanchito, Honduras
Total depth drilled
22 m
Static level
11 m
Total depth of casing
22 m
External Diameter of casing
100 mm
Casing material
Screen
PVC
Start: 19 m
Pump Type
Stop: 22 m
Afridev
Depth of cylinder
15 m
Gravel Pack
Yes
Gravel Pack Depth
6m
Well yield
75 Liters/minute
Sanitary seal depth from surface
16 m
Shock Chlorination
Yes
Well Platform
Platform is concrete with reinforcing steel
Yes
Dimension of Platform (H*W*L)
0.254*2*3
Drainage Channel or soak pit installed
Yes
Water Quality Results
Water Purity Test
LWI Test Kit
Total Dissolved Solids
(as per T.D.S meter) :
Bacteria Test
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103
pH:
7
Total Hardness:
7 Ppm
Nitrate/Nitrites:
0 Ppm
Coliform Bacteria NOT detected (Colorless or Light Yellow
color)
Aldea Lomitas del Este. Colonia Zandoval, Yoro, Olanchito, Honduras
FOR LIFE
Hygiene Promotion
During the week, the Living Well Club taught the people how to care for their well, make safe hygienic and sanitary choices and how
to prevent disease. The team used the LWI Traditional Method to address lessons on germs, hand washing and proper water-saving
techniques, diarrhea doll and causes of diarrhea, Living Well Club Bible stories, disease transmission stories, proper care of the pump
and keeping the water clean. According to the Living Well Club:
The health and hygiene lessons were relevant to the village and people. All of the people seemed to understand the
lessons taught. Our team evangelist was a blessing for the women and children and also for us when we came to serve.
The people were so helpful with preparing and guiding us with both the hygiene and Bible lessons.
Community Member Interview
“We are blessed to have this wonderful project in our community,” shared 58-year-old community member and farmer, Manuel
Zandoval Cabera. “We have had hard times accessing clean water. There were times in which our children and ladies had to go visit
other communities in order to obtain water. They also had to walk long distances to the river in order to obtain water as well. We thank
the team for the hard work they have done in our community; God knows we are truly thankful. Our lives will now improve greatly due
to this well. We encourage you to keep working hard, because there are communities who do not have access to clean water. Thank
you!”
IN JESUS’ NAME
Christian Witness
It is Living Water’s goal to not only provide safe water and necessary hygiene and sanitation training to thirsty communities, but also
to provide evangelical training materials and the gospel message with water-end users. To do this, the Living Water team partners
with the local church when possible so that the church can continue to use the safe water provided as a means to bringing more
people to know Jesus Christ. In Aldea Lomitas del Este. Colonia Zandoyal, the Living Water team did just that—partnered with the
local church who shared Scripture messages and oral Bible stories with 108 people. A Living Water short-term team member
commented on his time spent working in the community:
I love how Living Water Staff members are so focused on Jesus. No matter what happens, Jesus is in control and has a
purpose and a plan for our lives, for the village and even for us as newbies on the mission field. Jesus is our focus and hope.
The gift of Living Water was shared everyday and in multiple situations. God's message and grace was evident in the joy of
the women and children. The Living Water evangelist was so engaging and open with everyone, and he built strong
relationships.
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Aldea Lomitas del Este. Colonia Zandoval, Yoro, Olanchito, Honduras
PHOTOS
The previous water source and river that was depended on by the entire community to support all of their water needs for drinking,
bathing, cooking and cleaning.
A close-up picture of the plaque that represents the international, Christ-like love witnessed and experienced by the people of Aldea
Lomitas del Este. Colonia Zandoyal.
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Aldea Lomitas del Este. Colonia Zandoval, Yoro, Olanchito, Honduras
Short-term trip team members take a turn testing out the new hand pump.
A picture of the eight-person water committee that is responsible for helping maintain the well and managing the water resources.
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Aldea Lomitas del Este. Colonia Zandoval, Yoro, Olanchito, Honduras
The Living Water team working to secure safe drinking water for the 200-famiy community.
A picture of the improved water source and newly-constructed cement base.
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Aldea Lomitas del Este. Colonia Zandoval, Yoro, Olanchito, Honduras
“We are blessed to have this wonderful project in our community,” shared 58-year-old community member and farmer, Manuel
Zandoval Cabera. “We have had hard times accessing clean water. There were times in which our children and ladies had to go visit
other communities in order to obtain water. They also had to walk long distances to the river in order to obtain water as well. We
thank the team for the hard work they have done in our community; God knows we are truly thankful. Our lives will now improve
greatly due to this well. We encourage you to keep working hard, because there are communities who do not have access to clean
water. Thank you!”
Local soccer fields where the children play!
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Aldea Lomitas del Este. Colonia Zandoval, Yoro, Olanchito, Honduras
Families gathered around the new well to hear the gospel spoken by the Living Water team.
Families gathered for the well inauguration ceremony!
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Aldea Lomitas del Este. Colonia Zandoval, Yoro, Olanchito, Honduras
Children proudly gathered at the new well to show off their hygiene and sanitation coloring pages and to show their excitement for
the safe water source that now flows in their community!
Children gathered with the Living Well Club to learn about safe hygiene and sanitation behaviors and to play and craft with the team.
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