How are Companies Helping Preserve Our

Water?Featuring KKR and United Water, and the Nature

Conservatory

KKR & United WaterOn December 20 2012, KKR invested in United

Water, which is a water treatment plan in Bayonne, New Jersey. On January 8, they increased to $118.3 million their investment. United Water is a subsidiary of France’sSuez Environnement Co. (SEV).

KKR “is excited to have the opportunity to increase our investment in UEL,” David Liu, chief executive officer of KKR Greater China, said in the statement. 

How Will They Help?This joint venture will operate under a 40-year

agreement with the Bayonne Municipal Utilities Authority. So far, $150 million has been paid it has been agreed that another $157 million will be paid a some point during the 40-year contract. KKR will fund 90 percent of the venture.

What United Water DoesDrinking water treatment

Wastewater treatment

United Water, and its parent company, Suez Environment, work together on research and development programs for water and wastewater treatment. They have a budget of $102 million.

They also partner with municipalities and industries so that they are able to meet everyone’s local needs.

The Nature Conservatory

The Nature Conservatory, is another organization working for clean water. They work in habitats, deserts, forests, oceans and coasts, and just about everywhere else.

The Nature Conservatory is well known by many celebrities, like Jessica Alba and Andres Santo Domingo who have made large donations and attended or put on fundraisers.

This organization helps water by designing and implementing new strategies to keep water clean not just now, but for decades to come.

How the Nature Conservatory Helps

The Nature Conservatory not only keeps our water clean, but works on many other tasks as well:

Conservation Action

Water

Climate Change

Coral Reefs

Migratory Birds

Land Conservation

People and Conservation

Smart Development