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On March 2, a rainwater harvesting system (SCALL) was inaugurated at Trocha 5 Rural Public School in Nueva Concepción, Escuintla. The event brought together the municipal mayor, members of the local community council (COCODE), teachers, parents, students, and representatives from Ingenio La Unión, who joined in celebrating the launch of this initiative aimed at improving water access at the school.
This project was possible through the financial support of Ingenio La Unión and the collaboration of the school staff, the municipality, and the local COCODE. ICC provided technical assistance throughout the process, including system design, construction oversight, and training on proper use and maintenance. Germán Alfaro, and Francisco Fuentes, coordinator and researcher of ICC’s Risk Management Program, closely monitored the implementation to ensure the system effectively meets the needs of the school community.
The inauguration is especially meaningful as it took place during the month of World Water Day, a time to reflect on the importance of sustainable water management. Rainwater harvesting offers a practical and efficient way to make use of a resource that, while abundant during the rainy season, is often underutilized.
The system has a storage capacity of 15,000 liters, benefiting more than 130 students as well as the school’s staff.
In a school setting, access to water has a direct impact on health and well-being. It enables proper sanitation, supports regular handwashing, and ensures that students and teachers stay hydrated. In hot regions like Guatemala’s southern coast, adequate hydration is essential for health, academic performance, and overall nutrition. ICC has been promoting the installation of rainwater harvesting systems in schools across Sololá and Escuintla, advancing a simple technology that captures and stores rainwater from rooftops. For safe drinking water, Ecofiltro systems are used as a purification method.
This initiative is part of ICC’s broader work on water, which ranges from research to integrated water resource management, including rainwater harvesting and storage as a key climate change adaptation strategy.
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