P&G Purifier of Water: Innovative Powder Packet for Safe Drinking Water

Procter & Gamble (P&G) created the "P&G Purifier of Water" powder packet, which purifies water for drinking. The technology, originally intended for laundry, allows users to treat 10 liters of water using a bucket, stick, and cloth. P&G distributes these packets through its Children's Safe Drinking Water (CSDW) Program, partnering with non-profits in over 90 countries to provide clean water to communities in need and in emergency situations. As of early 2023, the program had provided over 20 billion liters of clean water, with a goal of 25 billion by 2025.
Key Aspects of the P&G Purifier of Water

• Origin: The technology was invented by P&G scientists in the early 2000s while working on laundry detergents.
• Functionality: The packet is a mini water treatment plant that uses flocculation and disinfection to make water clear and safe to drink within minutes.
• Mechanism: The powder contains coagulants and disinfectants, which bond with dirt and contaminants, settling them to the bottom.
• Application: Users simply add the packet's contents to 10 liters of water, stir, wait for the sediment to settle, and then filter the clear water through a cloth. 

The Children's Safe Drinking Water Program

• Goal: To help build a water-positive future by providing access to clean drinking water for people globally, especially children and families.
• Distribution: P&G partners with over 150 non-profit organizations to distribute the purification packets in rural areas and during natural disasters.
• Milestones: The program reached 20 billion liters of clean water in 2022 and aims to deliver 25 billion liters by the end of 2025.