FIRST WATER - Introduction

About First Water

Water Treatment

First Water Products


		The statistics which describe the problems of access to clean water and adequate sanitation for large proportions of the world's population are as familiar as they are overwhelming. The complex issues associated with the problem, the wide variety of potential solutions and the absence of a consensus as to the impact and sustainability of different approaches are difficult to untangle. First Water was founded with the aim of tackling a key issue (access to clean water) through a simple approach (point-of-use treatment) by offering unrivalled expertise and the widest range of proven products (ceramic filters and chemical disinfectants). We at First Water believe that point-of-use treatment of drinking water has enormous potential to enable people who do not have access to improved water sources to protect themselves from waterborne diseases. We also believe that people should be enabled to protect clean water from re-contamination during collection, transport and storage. Hence we offer a wide range of water containers and a unique silver-based water conservation product. Point-of-use water treatment products are ideal for protecting the health of those working to safeguard the health of others. First Water can supply field personnel with portable devices designed to protect groups and individuals. Our products are intended for deployment during emergencies and to meet longer-term development objectives. We aim to offer the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices.