According to the World Health Organization, 3.4 million people die each
year due to lack of access to clean drinking water. Thankfully, organizations like Living Waters
for the World are working to reduce the number.
Prozone Water Products has contributed more than $100,000 towards the
installation of more than 800 water purification systems by Living Waters teams
since 2004. With the help of other
manufacturers in the water industry, they hope to continue expanding the
efforts and saving lives.
Most of the 780 million people who lack access to clean
water are in developing countries and much of Living Water's work is in South
and Central America. There are also teams currently active in the Appalachia
region of the US, primarily in Eastern Tennessee and Kentucky. As of January 1,
2012, over 60 clean water systems were installed in 6 communities in the United States of
America.
Prozone CEO, Ron Barnes, realized even before he founded his
company that the ozone generator he invented could provide a clean water
solution for third world countries because it was relatively inexpensive,
reliable with low maintenance, and would run on low power. Before becoming a physicist, he'd considered
seminary. Years later, partnering with
Living Waters presented an opportunity to live out his desires to help the
world's least fortunate by sharing the technology he'd had the God-given talent
to invent.
Prozone provides UV,
ozone, and Advanced Oxidation systems that purify water on site with easy
installation, little maintenance, and complete sanitation. The EPA certified
technology produces no harmful byproducts or other environmental concerns for
communities. "With the partnership
of other manufacturers and suppliers in the water industry, we can
exponentially influence the effectiveness of general donations by providing
required hardware at reduced or no cost.
Our specific need right now is for a pump manufacturer and a filter manufacturer
to join our team," says Barnes.
Living Waters trains operating partners (local, in-country partners responsible for the
sustainability of the program) to construct a clean water system on site and
lead ongoing health, hygiene & spiritual education. Initiating partners
(typically U.S.-based partners) teach, coach, and ultimately empower operating
partners.
Living Waters for the World's Campaign for Clean Water
program allows businesses to directly help fund specific projects. A $7500 donation delivers a water system
serving a community of 200 to 2000, local leaders trained and empowered to
operate and maintain water system and lead health education, and funds to
ensure long-term system sustainability.
A funding partner representative is invited to accompany the team on an
installation/education trip. With
Campaign for Clean Water, you aren't just making a donation, but also directly
involved in a specific project where you can see the impact of your gift.
To become a manufacturing partner or award a grant, contact
Steve Young at steve@livingwatersfortheworld.org. Learn more about Prozone Water Products at
www.prozoneint.com
