Residents of Magdalena, an underdeveloped community in Laguna, Philippines, are faced with a costly and contaminated water supply. Water-related illnesses are common. We visited Magdalena and researched water treatment options through journal articles, questionnaires and review of water improvement projects. Effective disinfection options include solar disinfection, boiling and sanitation. Affordability, social acceptance and public education are important in implementing these options. We recommend solar disinfection for Magdalena as this has been successfully used in underdeveloped communities throughout the world.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Barcinas, Maria Cristina
• Nelson, Carl W.
• Poulin, Ashley M.
• Bui, Phu P.

Subject

• Health
• Sustainability
• Water
• Well-Being
• Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05D033I

Keyword

• Water-supply--Health aspects
• Public health

Advisor

• Plummer, Jeanine D.

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Location

• Calamba

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright