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Total Project Cost

     Phase I:     $15,500 ( FUNDED! )
     Phase II:    $8,200   ( FUNDED! )
     Phase III:   $10,500  ( FUNDED! )
     Phase IV:  $17,500 ( now funding )

          Total:  $51,700

Important Note:  One-time goal adjusted for offline giving.  This is why you don't see $8,200 there for Phase 1. 


Turn On The Water - The Pump Phase

Boom!  The Drilling Phase has been funded and here's some great news for this next phase.  We've secured a generous and anonymous donor who will match all donations in Phase 2 dollar for dollar!  That means we only need you guys to raise $4,100 and the rest of this money will automatically come in!  Can you give $50?  That's worth $100.  Want to do $250?  We'll make it $500!  I know that you guys care about providing clean water to 550 people in El Porvenir who desperately need it, so let's come together and make this happen!



Phase 2 Details

Now that the Drilling Phase is funded, it's time to get that clean water up to the surface.  Actually, we need to get it well above the surface, but let's not get too far ahead of ourselves. In order to pump water fast enough, our friends in El Porvenir will need a pump, but not just any pump.  This pump is a 5 horsepower submersible capable of delivering 80 gallons per minute from a depth of 120' in the ground . 

We realize that this jargon is Mandarin Chinese to most people, so here's what you need to know. This is a pump that can deliver enough clean water for 110 families to have access to water 24 hours a day, just like you and I do in our homes. 

We're stoked about completing the Drilling Phase, but it won't mean much unless we can get the water out of the ground. You can Turn on the Water by clicking 'Donate to This Campaign' or by starting a sub-campaign of your own and getting your friends, co-workers and family to join you in our mission to Turn On the Water.







The Existing Condition 




There are 15 shallow water wells existing in El Porvenir. However, it is common for these wells to dry up in the dry season, producing at most, a slow trickle. Even when flowing, contamination is still present, leading to a host of health problems for the community. The worst of which is the dreaded Chronic Kidney Disease, already affecting most men working in local sugar cane plantations.

Stay tuned to the SuNica Blog this week as we'll be sharing more about CKD and how it affects guys like Juancito Maldonado (pictured below) who was featured in the Turn On the Water film (embedded top of page).




Saying Thanks

We know that our backers don't need a reward to do good in the world, but we still want to hook you guys up.  Check out below to see what great swag is in store!



  • Rewards of $250 and less to be delivered no later than December 15th, 2014
  • Travel rewards are pending construction schedule TBD (tentative for February 2015)

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We would be over the moon if you would share a picture like these. The only rule is that you should not actually Turn On the Water for the photo, and by no means should you dump cold water on your head.  Can't be wasting water, folks!


                    

Phase 2 Breakdown

  • The Submersible Borehole Pump itself
  • An electrical building that will house the controls for the system
  • The electrical control panel and devices
  • Wire and conduit for electrical system
  • 25% of administrative expenses associated with this project


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  • $775 One-time Goal
  • $0 Still Needed
  • 550 Lives Impacted
  • 0 Days To Go

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Turn On the Water
By Su Nica

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Su Nica 204K
Raleigh, NC, US
Making disciples of Jesus through clean water, education, and mentorship.
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Alan Wilser
Cary, NC, United States

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Funded - October 28, 2014
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Turn On the Water - Phase II - The Pump Phase

by Alan Wilser 550 Lives Impacted Nicaragua

Total Project Cost     Phase I:     $15,500 ( FUNDED! )     Phase II:    $8,200   ( FUNDED! )     Phase III:   $10,500  ( FUNDED! )     Phase IV:...

$935 One-time Donations
  • $775 One-time Goal
  • $0 Still Needed
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