Aramco Clean Water Challenge

SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation

SDG 6 is one of the United Nations’ goals aimed at ensuring everyone has access to clean water and proper sanitation. This targets:

Clean Water: Everyone to have access to water that is affordable, safe to drink and use without risking their health.
Sanitation: Everyone to have access to safe and clean facilities for personal hygiene.

Challenge Overview

Why It Matters:

Many regions across the world face challenges in accessing clean water. For instance, in some areas, people may have to go to great lengths to find safe water sources. Your innovative solutions could help address this critical issue and support the goal of everyone having access to clean water.

What To Think About:

How to Get Started:

Your challenge is to design a tool or machine that effectively cleans dirty water. Here are some key aspects to consider:

Functionality: How will your design remove contaminants such as germs, dirt, and pollutants from the water?
Affordability: Your solution should be cost-effective and accessible to communities with limited resources.
Ease of Use: Consider how someone unfamiliar with your device could operate it easily.
Environmental Impact: Design a solution that benefits people while minimizing risks of environmental harm.

Additional Resources

United Nations - SDG 6 Overview: Detailed information on SDG 6, including its goals and targets

World Bank - Water and Sanitation: Research and reports on the impact of water and sanitation projects.

Real World Examples

Lifestraw: A portable filter that allows users to drink directly from contaminated sources, removing harmful particles and pathogens.
Water Purification Tablets: Compact tablets used to treat water by killing germs, commonly utilized in emergencies and areas with limited access to clean water.
Seabin: Seabin is an innovative device designed to autonomously collect floating debris and oil from marinas, improving water quality in coastal areas

“Water is our planet’s most precious resource. The preservation and provision of clean water is crucial for our future. We hope the Aramco Clean Water Challenge will ignite and inspire young minds to create innovative solutions, and we invite the next generation of sustainability champions to help us create a more sustainable future. Aramco recognizes the importance of implementing sustainable water management across its operations in Saudi Arabia and abroad. To contribute to the preservation of freshwater resources, we are pursuing investments in alternatives to groundwater extraction, including the use of seawater, treated sewage effluents, and recycled wastewater.”

Wail Al-Jaafari / Executive Vice President of Technical Services at Aramco.

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