Utilization of Survey Questions and Responses to Evaluate Sanitation Concerns in Santarem, Para, Brazil
Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Major
Architectural/Civil Engineering
Research Advisor
Oerther, Daniel B.
Advisor's Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Funding Source
John A. and Susan Mathes Endowed Chair of Environmental Engineering
Abstract
Santarem, Brazil is located in a developing region of the state of Para, situated along the convergence of the Tapajos and Amazon Rivers. The people of Santarem have nominal access to potable water, and many households in the villages have been given biosand filters. Missouri S&T students traveled to Brazil to evaluate current living practices related to water sanitation and personal hygiene. The team tested water and collected data from villagers who had biosand filters in their homes. The research team produced a survey utilized to collect important information from the local villagers of Santarem. Survey formatting and styles were researched in order to produce a survey that would reveal unbiased results and a wide range of data. The purpose of the surveys was to reveal indicators of water related health risks that can be evaluated and used to produce future solutions to water sanitation and public health problems in similar communities.
Biography
Andrew began his involvement with Dr. Oerther in the fall semester of 2012 while learning about decision support systems/tools (DSSIDST) that can be used for a plethora of purposes, including applications involving third world countries, water sanitation, and point of use (POU) drinking water treatment systems. Andrew began his quest for international service by joining the Engineers Without Borders chapter at Missouri S& Tin the fall of 2010. He has traveled to Bolivia twice to assess and implement erosion and surface water flooding projects. Andrew is a fifth year student dual majoring in Civil/Architectural Engineering at Missouri S& T After five years of varsity swimming, grueling coursework, and eye opening experiences, he plans to graduate this May and pursue a career which allows him to use his engineering background to improve the quality of life for people suffering from water related issues.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Upper Atrium/Hallway
Presentation Date
03 Apr 2013, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Utilization of Survey Questions and Responses to Evaluate Sanitation Concerns in Santarem, Para, Brazil
Upper Atrium/Hallway
Santarem, Brazil is located in a developing region of the state of Para, situated along the convergence of the Tapajos and Amazon Rivers. The people of Santarem have nominal access to potable water, and many households in the villages have been given biosand filters. Missouri S&T students traveled to Brazil to evaluate current living practices related to water sanitation and personal hygiene. The team tested water and collected data from villagers who had biosand filters in their homes. The research team produced a survey utilized to collect important information from the local villagers of Santarem. Survey formatting and styles were researched in order to produce a survey that would reveal unbiased results and a wide range of data. The purpose of the surveys was to reveal indicators of water related health risks that can be evaluated and used to produce future solutions to water sanitation and public health problems in similar communities.
