You know the basics of chocolate: cocoa beans, sugar, milk, maybe some fancy sea salt. But here’s the plot twist nobody talks about: water is the secret ingredient that makes it all possible.

When you think about what makes a city thrive, chances are you picture skyscrapers, public transit, or maybe that local coffee shop with the perfect oat milk latte. But here’s a fun fact: none of it works without clean, reliable water.

According to the World Health Organization, about one in four people globally still lack access to safe drinking water.

Industries like manufacturing, mining, and power generation rely heavily on water, and often produce large volumes of contaminated process water.

There’s something extraordinary about clean, clear water that goes beyond its basic necessity.