Why digging wells is not always the solution. When people hear that I work for a water nonprofit, their first question is usually, “So you drill wells?” I then explain that while a well might be a starting point, at Healing Waters International, we go beyond just drilling a well. We always include a comprehensive…
Author: Hana Lokey
HWI’s safe water systems are not just community water treatment facilities but a collective effort towards safe water service. They are owned and operated by the community, contrasting household filters or treatments managed at the household level. While there are contexts where household filters may be the most appropriate and sustainable solution, centralized systems have many benefits, especially for the locations and types of water present where HWI works.