The Tech Awards laureate 2011: AguaClara, Cornell University, and Agua Para el Pueblo

A laureate of The Tech Awards, AguaClara designs gravity-powered water treatment plants.

Category:
Intel Environment Award

Country:
Honduras, United States

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Problem: In Honduras, safe drinking water is inaccessible to most of the population.

Solution: Water treatment facilities that operate without electricity and are reliable, affordable, and scaled to the community.

Impact: Daily service to 20,000 people in 5 communities.

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