Statement of Purpose

 Hello to all you water lovers. My name is Jacob Mueller and over the past year I have become intensely interested in water and sanitation in the developing world and the decentralized solutions to these problems. The more information I uncover, the more I feel that these types of solutions are essential to improved water availability, water quality and overall health worldwide. I am currently studying environmental engineering at N.C. State University and have begun to focus on the subject. I recently completed my senior design project on latrine design and  am presently enrolled in a class about the issue specifically.

 In order to further my knowledge of the subject, as well as develop a view of the most current trends in the area, I have created this blog as an outlet of information and record of what I discover. I will include book reviews, information from industry and business leaders, case studies on related projects, and anything else I can unearth. Through this I hope to create a comprehensive view of the overall water situation with a special focus on non-traditional and developing world approaches. When all is said and done I, as well as anybody else who follows, should be fully knowledgeable and competent on the subject.

 So read, learn and enjoy. I look forward to meeting all who share my intrest in tackling these problems and working to make the world a better place. Talk to you soon.

- Jake