AguaClara
Description
AguaClara technologies are designed at Cornell University, and then constructed by our NGO implementation partners in Honduras and India.
Technology is transferred directly from the open sourced AguaClara design server and then it is constructed by implementation partners in the field. Our implementation partner provides training for plant operators, and also provides WASH awareness training to the community. AguaClara technologies are governed by a local water board who takes on all day to day operations of the plant.
AguaClara is an engineering project team at Cornell University governed by faculty, and a team of 60 undergraduate, and graduate students. AguaClara LLC is the business development side of the AguaClara project and is a certified B Corp company. Water treatment plants are then built by our implementation partners (Agua Para el Pueblo-Honduras and Pradan-India). These plants are then governed by local water boards in the community.
AguaClara technologies are currently providing clean water on tap to more than 45,000 individuals in Honduras. These individuals are served by one of 12 AguaClara plants that are located throughout the country. 2 pilot projects have also just been completed in Eastern India. AguaClara is also a winner of numerous EPA P3 awards and NSF grants.
SDGS & Targets
Goal 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
6.1
By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
6.1.1
Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
6.2
By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
6.2.1
Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water
6.3
By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally
6.3.1
Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated
6.3.2
Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality
6.4
6.4.1
Change in water-use efficiency over time
6.4.2
Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources
6.5
By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate
6.5.1
Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2
Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
6.6
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
6.a.1
Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
6.b
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
6.b.1
Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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Skyler Erickson, Overall Team Leader