In Central America we operate under the brand GSI RenewableBlue, our sister company who receives the international backing of our entire staff of experts in Atlanta and Chile to develop engineering projects in primarily water and sanitation. Our team is comprised of experts that span several disciplines: Civil, Hydraulic, and Environmental Engineering.

In conjunction with GSI RenewableBlue, our projects in Nicaragua include the construction of a gravity water system and road network in Tierra Nueva, as well as a sanitary sewage system and a sustainable rainwater collection system in Ocotal among other projects. 

Additionally TOHL and GSI RenewableBlue have experience designing, building and operating water treatment systems for potable water and wastewater. We offer our clients alternatives for energy savings by optimizing the various stages of the treatment process, guaranteeing the reliable energy efficient operation of our clients' systems.

Tierra Nueva - Clean Water Infrastructure

The families of Tierra Nueva, Nicaragua, had a shortage of clean water.  TOHL identified clean water sources in the region and engineered a clean water system to improve community health and sanitation. A sustainable, gravity-based water system was designed and installed for easy operation and maintenance. The project successfully provided pure, potable water to four schools and over 2000 people. 

Training workshops

Infrastructure was constructed in conjunction with the local community, with workshops held to train locals in proper usage and maintenance of water systems. 

Tierra Nueva - Road Design & Construction

In addition to providing Tierra Nueva with clean water, TOHL built an access road to agriculturally productive areas of the village.  The road system increased ease of access and productivity of the community.  TOHL provides transportation infrastructure in addition to clean water infrastructure. 

Designing the Road

Engineering services for the project included:

• Horizontal and vertical control network mapping with GPS
• Hydrology and soil measurements
• Digital terrain modeling

Building the Road

We improved upon the old road by:

• Replacing poor road materials like clay with superior material from nearby sandboxes
• Installing a drainage system
• Training local community members with workshops on proper use and maintenance of roads. 

Ocotal - Sanitary Sewage System

Without a permanent sewage system, the community of West Ocotal was left in hazardous health and sanitation conditions.  TOHL partnered with Gonzalez-Suarez Ingenieros to improve sanitation and environmental conditions in the Ocotal community by installing a sanitary sewage system. The system consisted of a waste water collection network connected to a waste water treatment plant.  The project improved the sanitation of roughly 14000 people in the West Ocotal region. 

Infrastructure Summary

Wastewater Treatment Plant:

• Primary Treatment : 3 UASB reactors, 15 lps each
• Secondary Treatment: 3 wastewater clarifiers, 3 settling tanks
• Tertiary Treatment: Chlorination

Outreach and Coverage

• 2.3 square km covered by sanitary sewage system
• 2617 homes and 13769 people given clean sanitation system

Ocotal - Rainwater Catchment System

TOHL strives to integrate novel, sustainable solutions into its engineering.  TOHL successfully designed and installed a rainwater catchment system for Casa Hacienda la Fortaleza in Ocotal, Nicaragua.  The system captures rainwater for building use, exemplifying effective, sustainable engineering. 

How it Works

Storm water is collected off the house roof into gutters, where it flows down through PVC pipes and a filter into the water distribution system of the house. The system provides the many residents in the house with clean, free water.