Hours Spent Collecting Water

Many women and young girls in developing countries must walk as far as six km every day to retrieve water for their families. And up to three hours a day are spent collecting firewood by those who boil their water.

For the women who are usually responsible for the collection of firewood, meal preparation and household maintenance, use of Solvatten means having more time available for other pursuits, for instance to produce items for sale on the local market. Such economic empowerment can increase their children’s opportunities, put better health treatment within reach, and make local communities more sustainable.

“My wife used to use a lot of firewood before to boil water. It took a long time and the water tasted of the smoke. The Solvatten water tastes sweet, and now we can spend time doing other things. She uses the hot water for cooking as well, and spends less time in the kitchen.”

- Jeffery, in Bungoma, Kenya