The 2025 J.U.C. Awards | Dedication theme: #WaterActionDecade |
Submitted Category: WRITING / Essay | Submission Code: W17 #JUC2025 | Word count: 456

Essay Paragraph on *Water for Health and Sanitation*

[#JUCAwards2025] In many regions, access to clean water remains a severe challenge, affecting millions of lives daily. Proper sanitation and clean drinking water are not just essential for health but also key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Without access to clean water, communities face high rates of waterborne diseases, which are often preventable. Investing in sustainable water infrastructure, such as rainwater harvesting and wastewater recycling, can dramatically improve public health outcomes. In countries where resources are limited, small-scale solutions like bio-sand filters or portable filtration systems can make a substantial difference. An increased focus on educating communities about water conservation practices, along with initiatives to provide affordable water treatment options, can ensure safe drinking water for everyone, contributing directly to sustainable development and global health improvement.

Innovative Idea —

### **Fog Harvesting for Drinking Water**

In regions with limited rainfall but frequent fog, fog harvesting offers a sustainable way to collect water. Using specialized nets, fog droplets are captured and directed into storage tanks for drinking and irrigation. This low-cost technology could provide clean water to mountainous or coastal communities facing water shortages.

### **Solar-powered Desalination Units**

Solar-powered desalination uses solar energy to convert seawater into freshwater, offering a sustainable water source for coastal areas. Unlike traditional desalination plants, these units are eco-friendly and cost-effective, making them ideal for small communities with limited freshwater access.

Innovative Idea: **Seabin – Cleaning Oceans, One Harbor at a Time**

The Seabin is an innovative ocean-cleaning device designed to remove floating debris, plastic, and oil from waterways, particularly in marinas, harbors, and ports. Resembling a submerged trash bin, the Seabin is strategically placed in areas with high waste accumulation and uses a pump to draw water into the bin, capturing litter while allowing water to flow back out. Capable of collecting up to 1.5 kg of debris per day, it intercepts plastics, microplastics, and even harmful oil residues, preventing these pollutants from entering the ocean and harming marine life.

Adapting Seabin technology in local communities could have a massive impact on water conservation and pollution management. Schools, for example, could partner with local municipalities to install Seabins in nearby lakes or rivers, where students could monitor and learn about the pollution levels in their area. Additionally, introducing mini Seabin prototypes in schools would offer hands-on educational opportunities, showing students the direct impact of waste management on water quality. By encouraging young people to actively participate in such initiatives, communities could foster a new generation of environmental stewards dedicated to preserving our water resources.

This Seabin concept illustrates a practical, community-driven approach to tackling water pollution, emphasizing the importance of scalable solutions that start small but have the potential for significant global impact

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The 2025 J.U.C. Awards | Dedication theme: #WaterActionDecade | Submitted Category: WRITING / Essay | Submission Code: W17 #JUC2025 | Word count: 456

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