Our Story: From Peace Corps to Water Conservation Business

IWS was founded by Blake West and Chris Maxwell-Gaines in March 2004 after a year of reminiscing about the rainwater harvesting systems they relied on while serving in the Peace Corps in Suriname, South America.

Rainwater was the only potable water source in the villages that they lived in and by employing simple technologies they were about to manage their own water supply. After living off of this wonderful resource for two years in the jungles of South America, they found it strange that most homes and businesses in America don`t take advantage of this readily available resource.

Enjoy these pictures from their Peace Corps experience, showing the prominence of rainwater collection in their villages. Click on the pictures to enlarge them.

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