WATER ENGINEERS FOR THE AMERICAS

Water Engineers for the Americas (WEFTA) was founded in 2002 by a group of professionals compelled to apply their expertise and resources to help alleviate the problem of unsafe water supplies and inadequate sanitation in the western hemisphere. We seek to improve the quality of life and health of people living in developing countries in Latin America by promoting community-based, self-help projects. WEFTA provides technical and administrative support to needy communities for the construction of drinking water and wastewater systems by working with local non-profit organizations. By assisting these communities in managing their water resources, WEFTA helps improve community access to safe drinking water, makes more clean water available, reduces waterborne diseases, improves hygiene and protects the environment.