AVS drilled two wells in May at the Isla Chica elementary school. The first, installed by Charlie Nelson’s team, did not produce enough water, so a second well, 190 feet deep, was drilled with the help of Central Florida University Wesley Foundation Students. A preliminary test showed that the second well would produce sufficient water, so a pump, electrical control equipment and pipes were ordered. Local AVS technicians, Chente, Frank, and Omar installed the submersible pump, producing a good stream of water; everyone was pleased.
Below are a few pictures taken during the installation process.
Getting ready to start.
Frank joining the pipes
Omar (left) attaching the electrical cable to the submersible pump. Chente is putting together the control assembly
Chente and Frank lowering the pump into the well.
Chente and Omar lowering the pipe and pump assembly into the well.
Chente making the connection to the school’s existing water pipes.
Left to Right, Omar, Frank and Chente with the operating well.
About AVS and how to support its work
Agua Viva Serves’ (AVS) focus is to provide potable drinking water to schools, churches, and the rural population – many of whom are very poor – in an isolated region of Costa Rica near the Nicaraguan border. First United Methodist Winter Park, Florida, started visiting the project area on mission trips in 1996. They started the AVS program and drilled its first water well in 2010. My goal is to help as needed with the project; I speak Spanish and have worked on similar programs in other developing countries.
More information, maps, and many photographs may be found on the Agua Viva Serves website – http://www.aguavivaserves.org/about/
Several people asked how to make a donation to help with the project. A donation can be made to Agua Viva Serves on their website. If you wish to give a donation by credit card, go through the web site – http://aguavivaserves.org/donate/ If you wish to contribute by check, please send it to the Winter Park (FL) UMC, their address is on the website.
In addition, a donation to support my work can be made through the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries’ Volunteer-In-Mission web page. I am going through the UMC Advance program as an Individual Volunteer – #982465. The web site is below. On the web page there is an “individual volunteer” drop down menu where you will find my name – Robert Meredith. https://secure3.convio.net/gbgm/site/SPageNavigator/gbgm_donate.html?type=1001&project=982465
I would appreciate your support of this worthwhile project.
Bob with AVS in Costa Rica 