Current Project: San Julian Bajó, Bolivia

About the Community:

San Julián Bajo is a small rural community in Bolivia. Home to about 30 families and an estimated 120 residents, the village is surrounded by agricultural land and rolling hills. Daily life is centered around farming, family, and strong community ties.

• Water Challenges

• Currently, residents face major challenges accessing safe and reliable water. Families must often:

• Buy water delivered by trucks at high cost, Walk long distances to collect turbid spring water, or Depend on rainwater, only available from December through March.

• These options are not sustainable, and they especially impact the health and well-being of children and elderly residents.

• EWB Partnership

• Engineers Without Borders – Atlanta Chapter is partnering with San Julián Bajo to design and build a sustainable groundwater supply system. A well report confirms the presence of a reliable groundwater source, and with the right infrastructure, the community can have safe, year-round water.

• Proposed Solution

• The project will include:

  • A submersible pump, Elevated storage tanks with float ball control, Distribution to community access points and several homes.

  • A site visit will finalize the design and ensure the system meets the community’s long-term needs.

• Impact

• With this project, San Julián Bajo will gain access to a safe, sustainable water supply — improving health, reducing the burden of water collection, and creating opportunities for education and economic activity. Reliable water will transform daily life for the 120 people who call San Julián Bajo home.