1,800 rural families in Colombia will close 2021 with access to safe water in their homes thanks to a Grupo Argos Foundation Project

• More than 8,000 people will benefit in Antioquia, Bolívar, Cauca, Córdoba, Guajira, Valle del Cauca, Tolima and Sucre with the delivery of water filters in homes located in rural areas.
• This project arises from the purpose of Fundación Grupo Argos to contribute to the water security of the territories and the quality of life of the communities throughout the country and was carried out in conjunction with the businesses of Grupo Empresarial Argos. The investment amounts to COP 300 million
• The project includes an environmental education component that includes workshops on the conservation and use of water, the efficient management of filters, and good health and hygiene practices, in which the beneficiary families are expected to participate.

This project includes an environmental education component with workshops on the conservation and use of water, the efficient management of filters, and good health and hygiene practices to improve the quality of life.

“At Fundación Grupo Argos we are very proud of this project that we know will have a positive and transformative impact for families, allowing them to improve their quality of life through cost-efficient solutions for access to water that are adapted to the needs and conditions of the communities.
María Camila Villegas – Grupo Argos Foundation Operational Director

Filter benefits

The filters are made of clay and do not require power sources, additional construction, or chemical additives or pump connections. They also have a compact and easy-to-use design that allows families to purify water before consumption, avoiding health effects from viruses and bacteria.

Filtered water is highly efficient, alkaline, mineralized and without excess chlorine. Likewise, the filters remove mercury and lead and, when kept hermetically closed, keep the water free of pests.