Water Project
Potable & Purified Water Resources
Since the onset of local engagement, Helene Recovery Foundation has been focused on raising awareness of the risk of contaminated water, working with advisors and conducting research of the complications impacting water toxicity, facilitating provision of potable and purified water resources, due to the toxins in the local water supply as a result of Hurricane Helene related devastation.
Over-exposure to toxic water resources does result in illness, and sometimes death. Complications of over-exposure to outdoor elements due to lack of shelter increases this health risk significantly.
We can prevent further loss of life and livelihood by supporting the local communities in Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina by providing interim potable and usable water resources.
Recommendations for Consumption during Recovery:
- Drinking and Cooking: Bottled Water
- Hygiene and Facilities: Purified Water
Priority beneficiaries include seniors, disabled, families, veterans, first responders, churches, family owned farms, and grocers.
Additional recommended beneficiaries include medical facilities and schools, nonprofits with regional and interstate aid deployments, restaurants, small business and retail.
Helene Recovery Foundation encourages residents to conduct regular home water testing to prevent inadvertent ingestion of, and exposure to toxic water.
Image Credit: USACE - Not affiliated to Helene Recovery Foundation.
Selected Home Water Purification Accessories
Brita Elite Filter
Brita Elite Filter
Brita Elite Filter
Online Shopping - Home Filtration Accessories
Searching for the right fit..
There are dozens of companies offering water filtration accessories for homes and businesses. Many of these items can be purchased online from the manufacturer or from a third party reseller like Amazon.
However, not every product is right for every location! It takes some time to review what chemicals the different filtration accessories protect against, and compare to preliminary water testing at your location to determine if the product will work for you.
Here are just a few of the companies and products that we're reviewing. One size does not fit all, and there are more options than these! Its important to choose what you feel comfortable with. These are just the ones we like (so far)!
Just remember, filters need to be replaced every 2 weeks - 6 months depending on the product and the nature of any chemicals in your water. Initial accessories typically include filters, but those do need to be replaced over time.
Thank you to all the donors who have provided support so that we can give these products to community members in Appalachia!
Water Pitchers & Dispensers
The most common accessory found in millions of homes
Brita UltraMax Water Dispenser with Elite Filter
Pur PLUS Dispenser with Lead Reducing Filter
Shower Filters
Under Sink Filters
Need Help?
If you need assistance in determining the right water filter accessories, or need sponsorship to protect your water supply, please feel free to contact us.
Email: HeleneCoalition@gmail.com
Mobile/Text: 571-977-9537
Advanced Water Filtration Systems
AquaSun International
Helene Recovery Coalition works with AquaSun International on determining the most appropriate product from their portfolio to meet local community needs.
Every location is different, and one size does not fit all. Helene Recovery Foundation engages in local site visits and advocacy in working with the community and planning for licensed/certified contractors for installations.
Additional Water Purification Tools & Technologies
Small
GRAYL single user water purification bottles are an example small tool for individual person consumable use. These water bottles are independently tested by a certified laboratory to meet or exceed NSF/ANSI protocols 42 and 53 for sediment, pathogen and chemical removal; meets the EPA Guide Standard and Protocol for testing microbiological water purifiers.
Medium
LifeStraw Community water purifiers have a capacity of 13.2 gallons, does not require a power source, and meets drinking water requirements of the WHO and EPA, protecting against waterborne virus, bacteria, parasites and microplastic, also reduces cloudiness.
Large
Large
SURVIVOR PRO Portable UV Water Purifier exceeds WHO filtration requirements, and can produce nearly 180 gallons of safe and clean drinking water per hour while drawing on 6 amps of power. With an automotive / RV / marine battery providing power, if run constantly, it can produce over 2,800 gallons before the battery needs to be recharged
SURVIVOR PRO Portable UV Water Purifier exceeds WHO filtration requirements, and can produce nearly 180 gallons of safe and clean drinking water per hour while drawing on 6 amps of power. With an automotive / RV / marine battery providing power, if run constantly, it can produce over 2,800 gallons before the battery needs to be recharged - or enough water for more that 350 people to survive for a week in an emergency situation.
