Shifting from Sequential to Simultaneous
CHALLENGE: The Kleekhoot Reserve of the Hupacasath First Nation community, located near Port Alberni, BC, currently has no water treatment system. The community is a block-funded Nation, and so any cost reductions that may be achieved during the project will maximize their limited investment. The community’s desires include simplicity of operation, minimal operating and maintenance footprint and continuous training for local operators.
SOLUTION: The community has been reaching out to innovators and exploring affordable treatment options for their drinking water system. In particular, they have been interested in implementing passive membrane technology, a promising novel solution developed by researchers at UBC. This technology is the first of its kind and has not yet been commercially available.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS: This initiative is driven by the community in partnership with innovators, manufacturers, FNHA and ISC. Currently, there is no consulting engineering firm involved. At each iteration, the participants prioritize ideas to pursue that are aligned with community vision in the face of limited resources and time.
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