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We clean water at the source.
Because
Everyone deserves
clean water.
Who We Are & How We Help
Clean Water Help is a federally recognized, volunteer-based non-profit. We were formed by a team of water resource professionals with one simple mission:
help communities in need get access to clean water.
Our Focus: A Science-based Path to Clean Water
To bring clean water to communities, we focus on these key areas:
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Determining the root of water quality problems
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Identifying sustainable solutions
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Fundraising for solutions
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Connecting communities with additional experts
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Advancing water solution science
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Educating communities on sustainable water management principles
Our Principles: Dedicated to Impact, not Profit
We are committed to impactful work. These principles guide our actions:
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100% Volunteer - all of our work is done for free
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We don't charge for our services
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We partner with full-time professionals and university professors
Where We Help
Improving access to clean water to eliminate water-borne diseases, improve human health, and stimulate local economies.
Universal Clean Water Would:
Avoid 3.5 million deaths every year:
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The majority being children in impoverished communities
Prevent 4 BILLION diseases every year:
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75% of all diseases in developing countries
Increase economic growth:
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By more 30% in developing countries
Require just 0.15% of the annual global GDP:
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< 10% of the annual leisure travel GDP
"For many of us, clean water is so plentiful and readily available that we rarely, if ever, pause to consider what life would be like without it." - Marcus Samuelsson
The Global Community
YOU can make a difference.
Help us end the water crisis.
Areas of Expertise
About Clean Water Help
Our Vision:
A world where water is clean, safe, accessible, and affordable for EVERYONE.
Our Mission:
To connect communities in need of clean water with funding, water resource experts, and cost-effective solutions.
What makes us different: Expert Knowledge and Real-world Impact
We're not just passionate about clean water – we're experts in making it happen. Our team is comprised of experienced, volunteer water quality scientists and engineers, most of us have PhDs and/or Professional Engineer (PE) certifications. We focus on applying our deep knowledge of water resource management to help underserved communities access the clean, safe water they deserve.
Our Guiding Principles:
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Prioritize projects that directly benefit human health and well-being.
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Use a systems thinking approach to understand the root of the problem and the most cost-effective, sustainable solutions.
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Combine nature-based solutions with the best available technology.
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Forge collaborations between local communities, universities, governments, other non-profits, and solution providers.
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Minimize administrative costs.
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We are a volunteer organization - every dollar goes to helping people!
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The Leadership Team of Clean Water Help
Click a leader to see more about their experience
