Together with local partners, the Siemens Stiftung has developed a project to improve the drinking water situation in Achocalla, Bolivia. There are two parts to this cooperation project: First, a small enterprise is established to manufacture inexpensive drinking water filters for homes in Achocalla using local clay. Second, a water kiosk has been set up and equipped with a Skyhydrant filtration unit to supply drinking water to the small snack bars which are located around the shore of the lake of Achocalla and which cater to the needs of visitors in this area. The manufacturing and sale of water filters create jobs in the small enterprise. The sale of "Drinking water from Achocalla" finances the operation of the water kiosk and promotes local tourism.

Project Results

The project aims to radically improve the quality of the drinking water, especially for locals and visitors, and to thereby improve the health of the population. The idea is to find solutions that can also be successfully transferred to other rural areas in the region.