The Daniel A. Okun Chapter of Engineers Without Borders at UNC - Chapel Hill

Rogers-Eubanks Road Community

The historically African-American Rogers-Eubanks Road community predates the Orange County regional landfill sited along its border in 1972. This local community approached our chapter of EWB for assistance in addressing their public health concerns related to access to basic amenities and the effects of their proximity to expanded landfill facilities. Since the partnership began in January 2009, we have collaborated with community members to administer a household water and sewer infrastructure survey and test drinking and surface water quality in the community. Continuing efforts include analysis of the results of the water testing, a study of odor, air quality and health, supporting the community in a continuing dialogue with local, state and federal governments, and organizing service projects to clean up the environment and improve living conditions in the community.

Read more about the Rogers Road project in the latest issue of Carolina Public Health Magazine.

Contact Information:

Shannon Hatcher O’Shea ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

 

Habitat for Humanity

EWB-UNC partners with  Habitat for Humanity in Chatham and Durham counties here in North Carolina to help build homes for low-income families.

Our next Habitat Workday will be scheduled after classes begin in the fall. To join us, contact our chapter's Habitat Coordinator, Amanda Kaufman ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Below are a few pictures from a work day in September 2007.