Pentair and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) have partnered to provide high-quality drinking water and cut down on single-use plastic bottles for the millions of travellers at MSP each year.

MSP, managed by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), is the 19th busiest airport in North America by passenger traffic.

Pentair has become the first partner in MSP’s new strategic initiative designed to improve passenger services and drive innovation. As the Official Water Sponsor, Pentair will deploy the HydroStations, which provide free, chilled, and filtered water, along with interactive educational features about water-related issues and the environmental benefits of using reusable water bottles.

The HydroStations utilise Everpure filtration technology from Pentair Water Solutions, offering employees and travellers a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic bottles.

Adrian Chiu, EVP and president of Pentair Water Solutions, said: 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 travellers with free, filtered water at the HydroStations.”

Currently, MSP’s 80 water bottle refill stations help decrease the use of approximately 600 pounds of plastic bottles daily. The new HydroStations will enhance this impact by using IoT technology to track and display real-time data on the reduction of single-use plastics, including savings in plastic use and carbon emissions.

Brian Ryks, CEO of the MAC, commented: “Our goal is to make it easy for passengers and our airport community to choose reusable options over single-use options. 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.”

Jorge Richardson, Hope Hydration CEO and Founder, added: “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. 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.”

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