Stiftung Clean Water

A person needs 20 liters of water per day. Thanks to the Clean Water Foundation, Georg Fischer has been able to help 200,000 people worldwide get access to clean drinking water and a better water supply over the long term.

The international Clean Water projects are carried out with carefully selected partners and in close collaboration with local residents. Taking into account different needs, difficult conditions, and the variety of possible measures, Georg Fischer concentrates its efforts on five focus areas: extracting water, transporting water, storing water, distributing water, and aiding reconstruction.

Building wells is a critical focus area among the activities
funded by the Clean Water Foundation. Various technologies and
construction methods are used depending on the location and
sub-surfaces.

Project in Paturia (Bangladesh)

• Clean drinking water for 1,200 people
• Solar-operated pump stations based on simple technology
• An extensive water supply system in schools for drinking water and improved hygiene conditions

For various reasons, people settle in places where their annual requirements for drinking water are not necessarily assured. Poverty is generally one of the main reasons why this happens. The construction of water lines and canals is both an opportunity and a prerequisite to have a better quality of life over the long term.

Project in Hazarajat (Afghanistan)

• Drinking water for up to 40,000 people
• 50 deep wells, with some that are 40 meters in depth
• 100 temporary jobs

In many regions of the world, there are distinct dry and rainy seasons. For that reason, clean, fresh drinking water in sufficient quantities is only available in certain times of the year. The construction of rain water storage systems and water tanks makes this precious liquid available when times are dry..

Project in Cabo Delgado (Mozambique)

• Completion of several projects with Helvetas
• Helvetas receives the Energy Globe Award 2007 for drinking water projects in Cabo Delgado
• Clean drinking water for 38,000 people in Cabo Delgado

Another one of the Clean Water Foundation’s focus areas is water distribution in all of its many forms. Often, systems are in extremely poor condition, with parts missing and proper maintenance lacking. As a result, hygiene deteriorates and work processes falter. Construction measures and training can effectively remedy the situation.

Project in Riom-Parsonz (Switzerland)

• Completion of several projects with Helvetas
• Helvetas receives the Energy Globe Award 2007 for drinking water projects in Cabo Delgado
• Clean drinking water for 38,000 people in Cabo Delgado

The Clean Water Foundation does not provide emergency assistance,
but it is involved in phase two of post-disaster operations.
At this time, the focus is on rebuilding infrastructures – at least to
the point that affected individuals can get by during a transition
period lasting a few months to several years.

Aiding reconstruction in Haiti

• Reconstruction together with the Water Missions International aid organization
• Construction and allocation of water distribution systems
• Clean drinking water for hundreds of people on a daily basis