2016 EWB-UK placements

Caminos de Agua is delighted to have two three-month placements through the Engineers without Borders-UK Placement Program in 2016.  This is just one way we are collaborating with Engineers in the United Kingdom. 

Billy Thurston and Sarah Mitchell were selected after a competitive application process.  They are tasked with the extensive testing and evaluation of bone biochar as a fluoride reduction agent, evaluation of different biochar kilns and adaptations and working to create a working model that is scaleable for home-use. Billy joins us in July and Sarah will follow in October.

Sarah Mitchell has a masters degree in Civil Engineering and has been working in the water sector for three years. She writes, ¨I am tremendously excited to be coming to San Miguel de Allende to work with Caminos de Agua and the local communities. By working together, learning and sharing knowledge, I hope to achieve significant progress in providing a sustainable, low-cost, and improved access to safe drinking water.¨