Research

• The Design, Construction, and Maintenance of a Gravity-fed Water System in the Dominican Republic; Matthew A. Niskanen, June 2003;
  This report provides detailed information and photos related to the construction of a water transmission system in the developing world. The system includes a spring box, break pressure tanks, 10,000-gallon storage tank, and 4.8-km transmission line. Report also describes other aspects of a sustainable project including formation of water committee, economics, and education/training to support usage and maintenance of the project.
  Review Abstract (PDF File)
  Complete Report (7 Mb PDF File)