Andean biologic and geologic observatory

low-tech water collection and filtration at high elevation

Some really nice work by our collaborators in Ecuador setting up a water collection and treatment system on the shoulder of an active volcano high in the Andes!

Working on a ferrocement cistern.

This small Andean community hosts a biological and geological observatory near the summit of volcan Cerro Guagua Pichincha, just west of Quito, at around 4,500 m (~14,760 ft) elevation.

They have recently installed a ferro-cement cistern and biological slow sand/biochar adsorption treatment system to provide water to the community as well as visitors to the research station.

Here are a few photos of the work in progress:

What a cool project!

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