PWF Expands Water Supply Operations Into Mexico With Program Support fro Xylem And Flex Foundation

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PWF Expands Water Supply Operations Into Mexico With Program Support fro Xylem And Flex Foundation

Organizations collaborate to benefit 10 communities in Mexico by providing clean water access and hygiene education programs at elementary schools.

Planet Water Foundation , a leading non-profit organization that addresses global water poverty by providing clean water access and hygiene education programs, has completed the first 10 deployments of its community-based water filtration systems in Mexico, bringing clean water to 10,000 people.

Global water technology company Xylem Inc. together with the Flex Foundation , the philanthropic organization of Flex, the global supply chain, and manufacturing company are supporting the projects as an extension of their social responsibility and sustainability programs that benefit communities where they operate.

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Xylem Watermark and Flex Foundation executive volunteers collaborate to begin a strategic expansion of social impact efforts in Aguascalientes, Mexico with the first AquaTower installation in Jalisco at the Francis I. Madero school.

The collaboration in Mexico expands Planet Water Foundation operations in Latin America beyond projects already deployed in Colombia and the Dominican Republic, and extensive deployments in Puerto Rico in response to Hurricane Maria. This project marks a strategic expansion of Xylem’s social impact efforts, as they support a large-scale project in Mexico for the first time and collaborate with Flex, its supply chain partner.

According to the National Water Commission, nine million people in Mexico do not have access to potable water, and another 10.2 million lack basic sanitation infrastructure in their homes. Planet Water Foundation is uniquely positioned to address these issues with its community-based AquaTower water filtration system that has been deployed in more than 1,200 communities across 15 countries. The systems currently support the daily drinking water requirements of more than one million people. Beyond clean water access, the foundation helps reduce waterborne illnesses with its Water-Health and Hygiene Education programs that are designed to teach proper hygiene techniques using interactive lessons delivered in the local language.

“Mexico is the next logical step in Planet Water’s Latin America strategy.” said Mark Steele, Founder and CEO of Planet Water Foundation. “We’ve always believed that timing for entry into Mexico would be best when aligned with corporate partners that are eager to support us as a strategic extension of their regional social responsibility and sustainability programs. With our headquarters located in Scottsdale, Arizona, it is very fulfilling to assist neighboring communities in Mexico with our clean water systems and hygiene education programs.”

“Partnering with suppliers and organizations that share our values is a key part of Xylem’s sustainability strategy,” said Colin Sabol, President, Measurement and Control Solutions at Xylem. “We’re proud to work with the Flex Foundation and Planet Water to provide clean water access in these communities. And we’re very pleased to see Planet Water expand its essential work into Mexico.”

“The Flex Foundation strives to foster meaningful progress for the many communities in which we operate. Our sustainability efforts are aligned with several UN sustainable development goals, and this project supports the UN’s initiative of clean, accessible water for all. We are proud to partner with Xylem and Planet Water, two experts in this space, to help those facing a significant water crisis in Mexico,” said Barjouth Aguilar, Flex Foundation Grant Officer.

Source: GlobeNewswire

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