Access Life International


	Access Life International is partnering with Community Restoration Consultants (CRC) in the installation of water filtration systems in Indonesia. Ground and surface water sources are growing polluted and water is becoming scarce throughout the dry season. CRC believes in the value of harvesting rain as a source of fresh water, and it requires a minimal amount of treatment to provide clean, safe drinking water for those in need.

Negara Piping and Tank Project
	In January 2010, the ALI team in Bali continued their work at Negara from last year. A trench of 300m was dug from the two spring tanks to the large holding tank site. A 3” pipe was laid along this trench. In February, after digging another 3km of trench, the western pipes were laid, and they started the piping to the south. The project has been delayed due to heavy rains in the last 2 months. Fortunately the community’s enthusiasm hasn’t been dampened. They are so grateful for this project. Both men and women in the village join in the back breaking work of getting this project completed so that they can have access to potable water. We anticipate that clean water should be available within a couple of months, providing water for about 100 families ( ≈350 people)
Tianyar Water Project
	2010 started off with the Tianyar community getting involved in this huge water project. In the 3rd week of January, the team finished 1 of the 2 tanks that they have been building. A 1000m 4” pipe was also laid and connected to the tanks at the top. The team also tested the water flow with great success – the water poured out at the rate of 18,000 liters per hour. The team continued into Feb with another community work day to finish the 2nd tank (measuring 300 X 300 X 290 cm) Over the last 2 months, the team employed 55 skilled laborers and 62 unskilled laborers (this is about 4 people per day). We have now finished three 15,000 lit re tanks and installed another pipe (300m 3” pipe) to the 3rd tank. All 3 tanks combined will provide water for 150 families (approx 800 people).
	The water is pumped and filtered from these tanks when needed and can be easily operated even by young children.