As the Official Water Sponsor of MSP, Pentair is working to help the airport promote sustainability through the installation of 10 Hope Hydration HydroStations. The cutting-edge HydroStations are the first water refill stations of their kind at any airport worldwide, dispensing free, chilled, and filtered water while providing an interactive experience to users. Through the HydroStations, Pentair and MSP will be educating travellers about water-related issues and the positive environmental impact they can make by bringing and filling a reusable water bottle while travelling.
Hope Hydration is a water-technology start-up dedicated to increasing sustainable water access and reducing plastic waste through free, ad-powered, water refill stations, called HydroStations. The HydroStation is a unique water solution that combines smart-city technology, advertising opportunities, and premium water quality.
Each of the HydroStations feature filtration technology by Everpure from Pentair Water Solutions.
“Pentair aims to create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions,” said Adrian Chiu, EVP and president, Pentair Water Solutions. “Our Everpure filtration technology is a leader in the foodservice industry, and we are excited to bring our filtration expertise to MSP in support of their efforts to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable practices by providing travelers with free, filtered water at the HydroStations.”
It is estimated that the current network of 80 water bottle refill stations at MSP reduce the need for approximately 600 pounds of single-use plastic bottles every day. Using integrated IoT technology, the HydroStations at MSP track real-time impact data associated with the elimination of single-use plastics including plastic and carbon emissions savings, which will be displayed on each HydroStation.
MSP, which is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, is the 19th busiest airport in North America by passenger traffic.
“Our goal is to make it easy for passengers and our airport community to choose reusable options over single-use options,” said Brian Ryks, CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. “We’re excited about this strategic partnership because it shines a brighter spotlight on ways to reduce waste and support sustainable practices that go well beyond the airport.”
“Our mission is to encourage people to Refill, not Landfill; we are excited to showcase the Hope HydroStation at MSP, one of the world's leading sustainable airports, powered by Pentair's advanced Everpure filtration technology. This is a major step for us together towards building a more sustainable future everywhere,” said Jorge Richardson, Hope Hydration CEO and founder. “As frequent travellers, we understand the need for great hydration solutions in airports, and we are thrilled to help travellers make a positive environmental impact.”
