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We clean water at the source.
Because
Everyone deserves
clean water.
Where We Help
Universal clean water would:
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Avoid 3.5 million deaths every year
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The majority (2.2 million) being children in impoverished communities
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Prevent 4 BILLION diseases every year
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75% of all diseases in developing countries
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Increase economic growth by 30% in developing countries
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Require just 0.15% of the annual global GDP.
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< 10% of the annual leisure travel GDP
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"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
Facts about water resources
in the United States:
- Water quality is getting worse
- 46% of streams, 21% of lakes, 18% of coastal waters, and 32% of wetlands are contaminated
- Economic losses exceed $1 Billion/year
- Restoration benefits greatly exceed costs:
- Water resource projects have a 4x return on investment on average
- Many cost-effective, nature-based solutions have been scientifically validated
"The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." - Robert Swan
Areas of Expertise
Clean Water for the Global Community:
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US Water Quality:
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Note: Revenue from our US-based work directly funds global community work.
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 water resource experts and cost-effective solutions.
What makes us different?
We are water quality scientists and engineers that focus on restoring and protecting natural water resources: lakes, ponds, rivers, and wetlands.
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Many impoverished communities rely on local ponds, lakes, and rivers for drinking water, protein (fish), and local agriculture.
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In these impoverished communities, we work to:
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Determine the best approach to optimize water quality.
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Determine the best approach to prevent future contamination.
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Help install simple water treatment systems (when necessary).
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Teach the locals the principles of water resource management:
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Drinking water collection, storage and disinfection.
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Water quality contamination prevention.
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Optimizing fishery habitat and yield.
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We recognize that universal water quality requires a comprehensive approach. We connect with partners that are experts in other fields so that can can focus on doing what we do best (water quality management). These fields include:
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Policy and advocacy
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Sanitation and hygiene
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Access to water - such as drilling wells or water distribution infrastructure.
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Water finance and affordable loans
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
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