Through the Chlorine Chemistry Foundation (CCF), the Chlorine Chemistry Division and its global industry partners help to bring safe drinking water to underserved communities in developing countries. Working with the American Red Cross and other relief organizations, the CCF provides funding to purchase water disinfection chemicals and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe to create permanent water distribution systems. In addition, CCF partnerships provide communities with improved access to and use of latrines, training in water supply management, and education in appropriate hygiene behavior.
Sacoyou, Satańa and Chiul, Guatemala (Fall 2003)
CCF provided grants to fund water and sanitation projects in three Guatemalan villages. The projects, a collaboration between CCF and the Red Cross, used chlorine disinfectants and PVC pipe to provide safe water supplies, sanitary latrines and improved hygiene for 728 people in 152 families. European industry associations, Euro Chlor and the European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers (ECVM), and ACC's Chlorine Chemistry Division underwrote the CCF grants. » view full report
Yamaranguila, Honduras (Spring 2003)
In 2003, CCF provided a grant to the relief organization Save the Children of Honduras to provide a reliable, safe drinking water supply for approximately 2,500 people. Completed with labor provided by the local community, the new system is sufficient to supply the town of Yamaranguila with safe, chlorinated water for the next 20 years, with no need for ongoing outside financial support. » view full report
CCF Safe Water Partnership Highlights (CCF was formerly known as the Water Relief Network®)