AguaClara is a multi-disciplinary program at Cornell University that designs sustainable water treatment systems ideal for resource-poor communities in the global south and green communities everywhere. Efficient, affordable AguaClara technologies currently provide clean water to over 20,000 people in communities around the world every day.
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h6. Open Source Engineering
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h6. Scalable Design
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h6. Innovative Research
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