CWI Chlorine Bank Program
 The Chlorine Bank Program is an opportunity driven approach, was developed to improve the long term sustainabily of our water program by taking advange of market forces. It was designed as a grocery-store-like or supply chain network that provides communities with various products (water devices, chlorine, valves and others), services (installation, repair and monitoring of water devices), and technical assistance (training and informational material), specifically tailored to the needs of rural areas. Products and services at the Chlorine Bank are provided to rural communities at prices slightly above their cost. The profit gained is then used to purchase additional supplies as well as to assist with the installation, maintenance and monitoring of water systems.
Since its creation, the Chlorine Bank project has grown rapidly with eight banks in Honduras and one in El Salvador now in operation. The Bank benefits communities by generating income, creating new jobs, and improving public health. The Chlorine Banks are run by two partner Central American NGO's, the Honduran Association of Water Boards ( AHJASA) and the El Salvador Water Association ( ASSA). They receive water technology donations from the International Center, Arch Chemicals and PPG, Inc. They also receive training and technical support from the International Center and Anthony Water and Sanitation District. Customers of the Chlorine Bank originally only included the seven hundred Water Associations affiliated with the Circuit Rider Program, mostly from isolated and/or neglected rural communities. However, in recent years, services have expanded throughout the Honduran municipalities through non-profit organizations and even private institutions.
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