Pedro Donzé, the camp director at Campamento Emanuel in Uruguay, shared important news about a serious water problem found during the camp’s yearly water tests. The tests showed that a bacterium is present in the well water, making it unsafe to drink, cook with, wash kitchen utensils, or use for people with weak immune systems or skin conditions.

This type of bacterium is common in coastal wells, so drilling a new well probably would not fix the problem. The best long-term solution is to install a complete water treatment system that removes minerals, especially manganese, which now makes disinfection difficult. The system needs special tanks, pumps, chemicals, and installation, and will cost $24,419.

While the new system is being planned, the camp has connected its kitchen and drinking water to the public OSE water system. This gives safe water for cooking and campers, but it increases the camp’s monthly water costs by about $1,300.

The team is making sure everyone is safe. They are thankful for prayers as they work to set up the permanent treatment system and handle the higher water costs.

We are praying that the Lord will lay it on the hearts of many of our friends to give toward this important project. To help offset the increased cost of using public water, we are seeking three one‑time gifts of $1,300 to cover the next three months. We are also establishing a WATER SAFETY FUND to protect campers and support the team as they navigate this challenge. Every contribution—large or small—makes a real difference. Would you ask God what He would have you give today?

Mail checks to:

EMU International
PO Box 790
Taylors, SC 29687

(designate “water safety fund”)

Give Online:

Campamento Emanuel Water Project (under note, designate “water safety fund”)