In 2012, Reuters.com published the first steps of the Plasma Water Sanitation System prototype, installed in the San José de Cerrillos Settlement, in Chile. This technology was conceived to connect advanced science and innovation with social issues. Rosita Reyes, community leader, talks about the immediate impact on her and her neighbors’ quality of life.
Access to safe and potable water is a fundamental factor for health and human development at all national and local levels. Investments for adequate supply of potable water can provide a net economic benefit by reducing negative impact in the public health, which can cost many times more than the investment in safe water supply.
Innovation is inherent to the human being, it is what allows us to advance. Alfredo invites us to overlook racisms, political parties and ideologies, to work in collaboration. Innovation has no borders; we all have the opportunity to challenge what is established.
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