permaculture

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Workshop Module 3: Houses, Water, and Waste Management 99

Step 2


Ask the participants to split up into smaller groups and come up with creative solutions


to the potential problems listed on the tables.


Step 3


After each workgroup has created their lists, ask them to write them on the board


(tables 1b and 2b) while presenting the results to the entire group for feedback and other


suggestions.


The following ideas are some key points that should be covered during this exercise,


which can be used by the facilitator to prompt the participants if needed.


Water storage problems and solutions



  • Only use clean buckets or clay pots with tight lids for storing drinking water -
    Label water buckets so that they are used for drinking water only. Clay pots will
    also help to keep water cooler but they need to be cleaned more often.

  • Water tanks and water sources should to be shaded to keep water cool and
    healthy and provide shade for those who use them - Build a trellis over the tank
    to grow vine plants on.

  • Drinking water contaminated with mosquito larvae can cause serious diseases
    such as malaria and dengue fever - Water tanks need to be protected from
    mosquitoes, and have secure covers. Use wire mesh screens to cover ALL insect
    entry points to a tank.

  • Stagnant water can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes and bacteria. Overflow
    from water tanks can be diverted into animal drinking troughs and/or food
    production systems.


Water sources problems and solutions



  • Stop dirty water and animals from contaminating wells – Build a circular wall
    around the edge of the well about 1m high with rocks and mortar or cement.

  • Drinking water contaminated with mosquito larvae can cause serious diseases
    such as malaria and dengue fever - Covers for water wells will help to reduce
    mosquitoes breeding.

  • Keep animals and poultry away from drinking water - Separate the water that
    is used for animals. It is a good idea to construct an animal watering system
    downhill from your water source.

  • Stagnant water can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes and bacteria. Overflow
    from water sources can be diverted into animal drinking troughs and/or food
    production systems.

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