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Clean Water Access

We believe clean water is a human right. ETR has installed over 57 wells, with a goal of 100 wells in 2026. Our clean water efforts have saved lives, reduced disease, and brought entire villages into alignment with better health and greater hope.

Our Clean Water Impact

Every well we install creates a ripple effect of positive change throughout entire communities.
57+
Clean Water Wells
Providing clean water access to entire communities
100
2026 Well Goal
Providing clean water access to entire communities
$3,800
Cost Per Well
One well supports an entire community
100,000+
Lives Impacted
People with access to clean, safe water

Why Clean Water Matters

Access to clean water is fundamental to human dignity and community development. When communities have reliable access to safe water, everything changes.

Saves Lives

Clean water prevents waterborne diseases and reduces child mortality rates significantly.

Empowers Communities

Reliable water access allows communities to focus on education, work, and development.

Economic Growth

Clean water enables agriculture, small businesses, and economic opportunities to flourish.

Sustainable Impact

Our wells are built to last, providing long-term solutions for water security.
57+
Wells Installed

Featured Projects

We focus on four core areas that address the root causes of poverty and create lasting transformation in communities worldwide.

Rural School Well

Provided clean water access to 300+ students and surrounding community
Water Well

ZOR Community Well

Transformed an entire village - they now call themselves the "ETR Village"

Village Center Well

Serves as central water point for 5 surrounding villages

How We Install Wells

Our systematic approach ensures every well is sustainable, community-owned, and built to last.

Community Assessment

We work with local leaders to identify the most strategic locations for maximum impact.

Site Preparation

Our teams prepare the site and ensure all necessary permits and approvals are in place.

Well Installation

Professional drilling and installation using quality materials designed for longevity.

Community Training

We train local community members on maintenance and ensure long-term sustainability.
Thank you ETR and Lighthouse Christian Church, Merritt Island, Florida, for our well. YOU SAVED OUR LIVES! We were dying, and God sent you to save us with a clean water well. We are now the ETR Village. May God bless you!
- Chief J. Roland Zeorgar, ZOR Community, Liberia

Transform Another Village

For just $3,800, you can fund a complete well installation that will serve an entire community for decades. You can bring that same joy and transformation to another village in need.
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Empowered to Restore exists to provide a beacon of hope to the impoverished by uplifting communities across the globe.
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Contact Information
  • 4443 Lower Beaver Rd
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • 605-553-3654
  • info@empoweredtorestore.com