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Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is a non-profit humanitarian organization which seeks to implement sustainable engineering projects in developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life. These projects include building renewable energy sources, development of clean water systems, and constructing valuable infrastructure such as roads, schools, health clinics, and community centers. EWB-USA project participants are asked to promote high engineering standards by following the American Society of Civil Engineers' Code of Ethics. Our Chapter The Hampton Roads Professionals Chapter was established in July 2008 and our first project in Cambodia is in full swing. The goal of this project is to provide the community of Talle Batti with an adequate, reliable, and clean water supply. Our chapter completed the first assessment visit in November (pictures below). The assessment provided the opportunity to further explore the existing, but broken wells, and complete necessary water testing. The water testing yielded evidence of sever E. Coli contamination and proved the water is not safe for drinking or swimming. Compounding the challenges, the assessment team found the scope of the problem was much larger than originally stated. During the assessment, our team found the problem extended to seven villages and 9,400 people (rather than the three villages, 3,500 people originally described). Our chapter is currently working on how to best manage the increased workload and planning a second assessment trip in March, in order to assess water flow at the height of the dry season. Please visit our Current Projects page to find out more about this exciting project or to make a donation to our chapter. If you would like to help us reach our goals, consider becoming a member of our team, finding out more about corporate sponsorship or making an individual donation.
Become Involved Want to Join Us? We are always looking for energetic people to join our chapter and expertise in the engineering field is not required. If you are interested in making a positive difference in a needy community then our chapter is for you! The project in Cambodia has a water focus, but we need engineers of all types to help with design and implimentation. We are also looking for finacial help to make this project a reality. If you would like to help us fundraise please contact us and of course donations are always welcome! We meet every third Wednesday of the month at 6pm and would love to see you there! ***Our Next Meeting: March 17th, 2010*** Our meetings are currently being held at the HDR offices in Norfolk, VA. Contact us for more information or directions. Also see our calender for information about upcomming events. Contact us for questions about membership, meeting information or directions! Our email address is ewbhrp@gmail.com. One of our officers will contact you promptly! Our Officers: President: Jamie Wagner Vice President: Orion English Secretary: Natalie Craig Treasurer: Robyn Miller Problems with the site? Click here | ||||
The Assessment team arrives in Talle Batti! 
Sample Results- Each blue dot represents 100 E coli colony forming units per 100ml.
The assessment team worked on fixing the existing wells to provide a temporary solution while a sustainable engineering solution can be established.
Villiage children thank the assessment team!
