Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) today announced its
sponsorship of a water filtration system at the Institución Educativa La
Inmaculada school in Colombia, as part of a Planet Water Foundation
initiative designed to bring clean water to communities around the
world. In addition to funding an "AquaTower," Watts Water is helping
fund a school-based Water, Health & Hygiene education program for the
community surrounding the school as part of Project 24, a 24-hour
challenge during with 24 water filtration systems are built, bringing
clean water to 24, 000 people across Cambodia, Colombia, India,
Indonesia, and the Philippines.
In celebration of this year's World Water Day, Planet Water erected 24
AquaTowers. Each tower filters water to remove bacteria, protozoa,
viruses, pathogens, and other contaminants to produce clean water for a
community of approximately 1000 people. The Planet Water towers operate
without power or the use of chemicals and can be easily maintained.
“Our company is delighted to be a sponsor of the Planet Water Foundation
and Project 24,” said Bob Pagano, Chief Executive Officer and President
of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. “Our mission is to improve comfort,
safety, and quality of life for people around the world through our
expertise in water technologies. Central to this is helping people
access clean, safe water.”
To learn more about Planet Water Foundation, go to www.planet-water.org.
About Watts Water Technologies
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., through its family of companies, is a
global manufacturer headquartered in the USA that provides one of the
broadest plumbing, heating, and water quality product lines in the
world. Watts Water companies and brands offer innovative plumbing,
heating, and water quality solutions for residential, commercial, and
industrial applications. For more information, visit www.wattswater.com.
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