While Haiti remains paralysed in the devastation of an earthquake that killed over 100,000 of its citizens, outside help is imperative and the provision of clean water a priority. International relief organisaiton, Convoy of Hope, is teaming up with Culligan to ship three of Culligan’s model UF-P2 water purification systems, each capable of processing approximately 15,000 gallons of water a day for drinking and cooking.
The systems come with their own gasoline-powered generators so they can operate even if electrical power may not be available. Accompanying each unit is a water storage tank that can hold and dispense 250 gallons of water.
“These water purification systems will help save lives,” said founder and president of Convoy of Hope, Hal Donaldson. “There is an immediate need for clean water. These systems will help provide safe water for thousands affected by the earthquake. We’re extremely thankful to Culligan for their generosity in providing these remarkable systems.”
Culligan and Convoy of Hope have a long-standing partnership that helps provide aid in the wake of natural disasters. Together, they have already sent 250,000 bottles of drinking water to Haiti, which were on the ground within days of the earthquake. Sending bottled water was the quickest way to respond, but meeting longer-term needs is now crucial as Haiti struggles to rebuild its fractured infrastructure and broken communities.
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