About
The “Defend Water Rights” campaign exposes corporations that prioritize profit over people by exploiting public water resources. From draining aquifers in drought-stricken regions to contaminating drinking water with toxic chemicals, these companies jeopardize ecosystems and human health. This movement empowers communities to take action through boycotts, advocacy, and education.
Key Issues
- Privatization: Companies like Nestlé (BlueTriton) extract millions of gallons of water for bottled products, often at the expense of local communities.
- Pollution: Chemical giants (DuPont, Dow) have contaminated water supplies with PFAS and other toxins.
- Over-Extraction: Beverage corporations (Coca-Cola, PepsiCo) exacerbate water scarcity in vulnerable areas.
How to Participate
- Boycott: Avoid products from implicated companies (see downloadable list ).
- Advocate: Support legislation like the Water Affordability, Transparency, and Equity (WATE) Act.
- Educate: Share resources on social media with #WaterIsAHumanRight.
Campaign Demands
- Transparency: Public disclosure of corporate water usage and impacts.
- Restitution: Cleanup of polluted water sources and compensation for affected communities.
- Policy Change: Bans on water extraction in drought zones and stricter pollution fines.
