Chennai Water Purification Project

The Problem

Government schools in the region have no safe drinking water facilities. Although there is access to the local city water, the quality is questionable. This is mostly due to poorly maintained pipes and insufficient filtration.

The Solution

The local nonprofit, Social Action for Value Education (SAVE) Trust, will be installing water purification systems to provide clean water to 10 local schools.

Located In

India

4000

People Served

Funded by

46 Donors

Donation Team

Albert D. Alisun A. Andrew M. Barbara W. Barbara Z. Carole M. Daniel M. David W. Darlene M. Fran V. Harrison N. Isobel M. James B. Jean J. Joseph W. Karla J. Kenneth J. Kevin M. Leah Z. Mary Kay Y. Michael M. Marcie C. Michael M. Nancy S. Nilufer S. Pam C. Pat J. Ragon D. Scott C. Stephanie G. Sushil D. Tomislav M. Tricia C. Toby S.

In memory of Anna Horoncich, In memory of Elaine Schwartz, In memory of Gary Lermen, In memory of Jeanette Geyer, In memory of Joe Kazen, In memory of Mary Muzzi, In memory of Patricia Gilligan, In honor of Deanna and Carlos Mendiola, In honor of Gene Menechino, In honor of John and Michelle Mendiola, In honor of Tom and Tracy Mendiola

Project Updates

November 2019

SAVE Trust staff tests water quality at one of the government schools where a new water purification system will be installed.

March 2020

A series of new water filtration systems have been installed in local boys and girls government schools in Chennai. The new units are already in use, providing safe, clean water to both students and staff.

March 2021

Due to COVID-19, all of the government schools in India had been closed and students remained at home. After opening up again, the next phase of the project has been completed. Five Water Purifiers have been installed in three schools of North Chennai. Collectively these are serving over 1000 students and faculty.