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Rainwater Harvesting Cisterns

Drought is a constant concern in Mexico, and it's often difficult getting drinking water out to rural communities. Rainwater harvesting cisterns hold 12,000 liters apiece and generally fill up over the course of a rainy season. This is enough water to last an entire family throughout the year. 

We have worked with CEDESA to build over 1,500 cisterns that have the potential to hold over 18 million liters of potable water. These cisterns are largely built in tandem with the homes' matriarchs. They take great pride in their achievement, and rightly so. With proper maintenance, it could last for generations. This program has been great for our club in that it's helped us gain the trust of small communities who otherwise might not open up to us.

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Rotary Club of San Miguel de Allende-Midday
Club 70057 - Rotary District 4140
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico