Articles from Global Water Center

CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Center (GWC) has released the Solar Powered Water Systems: Operations & Maintenance Guide, a groundbreaking resource designed to improve the long-term functionality of solar powered water systems (SPWS).

CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Center (GWC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Tanzania’s Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) aimed at improving access to safe and reliable water for communities across Tanzania. This collaboration focuses on capacity development, leadership empowerment, and the implementation of sustainable water solutions tailored to local needs.

CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Center (GWC) has completed a Solar Powered Water Systems (SPWS) Demonstration Site in Karnataka, India. This innovative facility showcases how solar pumping can deliver safe water while also equipping water professionals with essential skills to replicate these systems worldwide. By harnessing solar energy, SPWS provide a sustainable solution for improving water access in rural areas, where infrastructure is often lacking.

CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Center (GWC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Will Garde, P.E., as Senior Director for Regional Programs & Technical Services. Will brings over a decade of expertise in water and wastewater systems, watershed management, source water protection, construction, and integrated water resources management.

CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Center (GWC) proudly announces that Eric Wei, Carbon Program Director, was featured in the latest issue of H2O Global News as a leading expert in water sustainability and climate technology. This recognition underscores GWC’s commitment to driving innovative solutions for the global water sector.

CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Center (GWC) is proud to announce a generous commitment from Julie and Steve Vanderboom, who have pledged $600,000 per year for the next three years to support GWC’s groundbreaking initiatives. This substantial donation, totaling $1.8 million, will cover 10% of GWC's $18 million goal to accelerate the end of the global water crisis.

CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Center (GWC), in collaboration with the Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) and the Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN), is proud to announce the release of the "Rural Water Capacity Needs Assessment" report. This comprehensive report, based on a thorough analysis of 280 responses, sheds light on the critical gaps and challenges in the rural water sector.

CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In collaboration with WASH AI, Global Water Center (GWC) is developing an artificial intelligence system that will support engineers and technicians in over 15 languages as they learn how to design, build, and maintain solar powered water systems for rural communities.

CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Center started a Carbon Credit Program to make rural water systems financially sustainable. This innovative program helps safe water organizations and rural communities acquire additional financial support to establish, maintain, and operate rural water systems.

CHARLESTON, S.C., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Center’s (GWC) Senior Directors, Lisa Mitchell and Benjamin Filskov, will represent GWC on the Executive Committee of the Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN). With 15,000 members in over 160 countries, RWSN is a global network of individual professionals and organizations who are dedicated to improving rural water management and services. This Executive Committee placement enables GWC and RWSN to pursue their shared vision of a world where everyone has access to safely managed water.

CHARLESTON, S.C., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Water Center has received two grants worth a total of $499,439 from The Coca-Cola Foundation to support multiple initiatives that will utilize training, technology, and relationships to create sustainable, local solutions for water problems worldwide.