For this short Water Quality Month Q&A, we spoke to Water to Go CEO and Co-Founder, Dave Shanks, about their solution to improve water quality through filtration technology.
Tell us about your company:
We produce customisable nano technology water filter bottles that deliver safe drinking water from any non-salt water source
Why is water quality still a topic of concern globally?
Access to clean safe water is limited. Globally there is a shortage of potable water.
Why is Water Quality Month important to you?
It raises awareness around the issue
What role does the water industry play in improving water quality?
Fundamental role to create and deliver change
What steps are you taking to help improve water quality?
Increase distribution of our technologies beyond our current 50 countries.
If you could change one thing about the way water quality is managed currently, what would it be?
Create awareness of the issues surrounding the lack of good quality drinking water. To reduce the use of single use plastic water bottles and the impact they have on the environment and the oceans.
What are your hopes for the future of our water sources?
Increased awareness that technology can optimise the limited amount of water available to humanity
What role do you think technology will play in securing water quality?
Technology is key to delivering a sustainable and safe future
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