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Water and Sanitation Issues in India

Access to safe water in India is a challenge for a large proportion of the population. According to UN and UNICEF data, 27% of rural households in India lack access to a safely managed water supply and 33% lack safe sanitation. The situation in schools is also serious, with 5% of schools having no water service and 13% lacking access to sanitation of any kind.

5%

of schools have no water service

*The WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP)

13%

of schools lack any sanitation

*The WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP)

Planet Water
Foundation In India

Planet Water Foundation has been active in India since 2009, and deployed over 660 clean water projects during this time, providing access to clean, safe water to over 1 million people.

Our work includes the deployment of hundreds of AquaTower water filtration systems which have been deployed in elementary schools across the country in conjunction with our water health and hygiene education program. Together, our solutions are helping to bring clean, safe water access to students, teachers and members of the communities surrounding our project sites.

Currently, our focus is on clean water projects in Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh.

Our Impact

660+

Safe Drinking Water Projects

Million +

People provided with safe water access

Our Impact

660+

Safe Drinking Water Projects

Million +

People provided with safe water access

Our Impact

660+

Safe Drinking Water Projects

Million +

People provided with safe water access

Our Impact

660+

Safe Drinking Water Projects

Million +

People provided with safe water access

Impact Stories
“Sometimes I am not able to come to school because I get sick and my stomach hurts. I think it’s because we do not have clean drinking water. But from today onwards, I will not get sick or miss school because we now have clean water for drinking and handwashing.”
Sanjana, 8th Grade Student
Impact Stories
“Students often miss school due to health-related issues, especially during the winter and rainy seasons. The AquaTower will help address this, leading to better health, improved attendance, and more focused learning. In addition, it will lessen teachers’ workload, as regular access to clean water and handwashing will become a daily habit for students.”
S. Sunitha, Teacher
Impact Stories
“This project reminded me that even small actions on our part can create a meaningful difference in someone else’s life. It’s easy to get lost in the routine of daily work and forget how important it is to give back. Volunteering was a humbling experience that reaffirmed my belief that businesses have the power and responsibility to be a positive force in society.”
Rohit Harcheka, Valmont Volunteer

Impact Stories
“Sometimes I am not able to come to school because I get sick and my stomach hurts. I think it’s because we do not have clean drinking water. But from today onwards, I will not get sick or miss school because we now have clean water for drinking and handwashing.”
Sanjana, 8th Grade Student
Impact Stories
“Students often miss school due to health-related issues, especially during the winter and rainy seasons. The AquaTower will help address this, leading to better health, improved attendance, and more focused learning. In addition, it will lessen teachers’ workload, as regular access to clean water and handwashing will become a daily habit for students.”
S. Sunitha, Teacher

Impact Stories
“Sometimes I am not able to come to school because I get sick and my stomach hurts. I think it’s because we do not have clean drinking water. But from today onwards, I will not get sick or miss school because we now have clean water for drinking and handwashing.”
Sanjana, 8th Grade Student
Impact Stories
“Students often miss school due to health-related issues, especially during the winter and rainy seasons. The AquaTower will help address this, leading to better health, improved attendance, and more focused learning. In addition, it will lessen teachers’ workload, as regular access to clean water and handwashing will become a daily habit for students.”
S. Sunitha, Teacher