Cummins Water Works: Watershed Warriors

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Cummins Inc. employees in Chile are partnering with The Nature Conservancy to restore the High Andean wetlands in the Maipo Basin, important for water filtration and flood mitigation. Their efforts have resulted in over 38 million gallons of net water benefits annually.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 17, 2024 / Cummins Inc.
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Watch the latest video from Cummins Water Works featuring Cummins Inc. colleagues working in the wetlands of the Maipo Basin in Chile. Through our partnership with The Nature Conservancy, Cummins Chile employees are volunteering to help restore the High Andean wetlands, which play a crucial role in filtering water that comes from the glaciers and mitigating flooding and erosion.

The Maipo Basin provides 80% of freshwater to Santiago, and water for agriculture, mining and other industries in the region. Cummins employees are helping monitor key water indicators in the wetlands and participating in restoration and conservation activities. So far, their work has generated more than 38 million gallons of net water benefits per year.

About Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, is comprised of five business segments - Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins - supported by our global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, which is grounded in the company's commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products. The products range from advanced diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, valvetrain technologies, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, axles, drivelines, brakes, suspension systems, electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen production technologies and fuel cell products. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 75,500 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $735 million on sales of $34.1 billion in 2023. See how Cummins is powering a world that's always on by accessing news releases and more information at https://www.cummins.com/.

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FAQ

What is Cummins Inc. doing in the Maipo Basin in Chile?

Cummins Inc. employees are working with The Nature Conservancy to restore the High Andean wetlands in the Maipo Basin.

How are Cummins employees helping in the wetlands?

Cummins employees are monitoring key water indicators and participating in restoration and conservation activities in the wetlands.

What are the benefits of Cummins' work in the wetlands?

Cummins' efforts have generated over 38 million gallons of net water benefits per year in the Maipo Basin.