By Jake Kheel | Director
Almost a year and a half after its completion, the Fuentes de Vida constructed wetlands treatment system is successfully treating the waste water from the community of Domingo Maiz. Water purification rates continue to improve as bacteria have had an extended period to grow on the rocks and roots in the treatment system. The Puntacana Ecological Foundation along with their partners from the Fuentes de Vida Coalition continue to supervise the performance of the system in coordination with the communities’ leaders.
During the month of October, 2015, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) conducted a medical mission in Domingo Maiz in collaboration with Fuentes de Vida leaders. Their assessment collected valuable public health data on a wide range of health issues currently affecting the community of Domingo Maiz. This information will serve to inform the community programs and aid in tailoring the educational campaigns to specific communal practices and resulting physical ailments.
In total, VCOM brought 36 Dominican and North American physicians from a variety of medical disciplines. Most data collected seemed to emphasize high rates of dermatological ailments, gastrointestinal infections, respiratory problems, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
During last three month the Fuentes de Vida has submitted several proposals to nationally sponsored grants, seeking further investment in the FDV project to extend the educational awareness programs, and extend the infrastructure to other communities.
The Puntacana Ecological Foundation along with its project partners in the Fuentes de Vida coalition has received a formal report from a third party consultant to identify potential areas to better ensure a smooth operation/adoption once construction of the potable water system is complete.
In closing, on behalf of the Puntacana Ecological Foundation and the rest of the Fuentes de Vida Coalition we would like to thank all of you who have donated to the project to date. Moving forward we hope we can count on your continued support for this pioneering project and hope you share this Global Giving Page with anyone you think may be interested in learning about this project.
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