It is our great pleasure to announce that we have founded the Caribbean Desalination Association, (CaribDA) which aims to promote, support and inform on desalination technology and water re-use in the Caribbean. We warmly invite individuals, companies and organizations involved in desalination to register as members.
We will start setting up the organization as an active and vibrant body to carry forward desalination technology in the Caribbean. Of course, this will benefit from the ideas and involvement of as many members of the Caribbean desalination community as possible.
Please fill out the membership registration form via this website. It is an easy procedure and we would greatly appreciate your input and support as a member. We will embrace every opportunity to involve your skills and knowledge.
We hope to welcome you on board soon!
Mission:
The Caribbean Desalination Association [CaribDA], is committed to the development and promotion of the appropriate use of desalination, desalination technology and water reuse in the Caribbean region in particular. We endeavor to achieve these goals by sharing desalination experiences, latest technological and regional advancements, knowledge, resources and best practices. We will focus the region on all new opportunities available to promote efficient and cost effective solutions for desalination and water reuse and to achieve highest reliability and water quality.
Vision:
To be the Caribbean platform where members can share experiences, knowledge and resources on desalination, desalination technology or water reuse and to promote its appropriate use. This, to contribute to the social and economic development of the Caribbean region and to increase the quality of life of inhabitants of the Caribbean and to contribute to the safeguarding of our environment.
Goals and Objectives:
v Share knowledge, experiences and resources
v Promote technologies to lower water production cost
v Promote supply chain management and collective buying
v Improve emergency management
v Facilitate training and information sharing with seminars and conference activities
v Implement innovative, alternative processes and procedures
v Apply Safety Health Environment Quality (SHEQ) improvements
v Do bench marking
v Network with other organizations promoting water treatment in the region
v Provide a focal point for parties interested in the activities and progress of desalination in the
Caribbean
v Bringing together the Caribbean Desalination and water reuse community as one voice for the benefit of the region
Stake Holders:
v Caribbean companies and organizations, members of CaribDA
v Individual members supporting the organization
v Sponsors
v IDA members and organization
v Suppliers of desalination plants and related equipments
v Suppliers of chemicals and other products related to the desalination process
v Operators of desalination plants including: water utilites; hotels; industries; small users; and other interest groups in the Caribben and worldwide
v Caribbean governments and universities
Membership:
CaribDA is a non profit organization and represents members/sponsors from the Caribbean desalination and water reuse communities, utilities, industries, academia and government as well as individuals interested in water supply improvement in the Caribbean, specifically by means of desalination or water reuse. CaribDA welcomes interest from NGO’s and students from all disciplines interested in desalination and water reuse. In addition, any person, firm, agency, or corporation from all over the world having ties or personal or commercial interest or aspirations in the region, engaged or interested in desalination or water reuse is eligible to become a General Member/Sponsor of the Association, subject to acceptance by the Board. CaribDA will encourage communication and liaisons with other water treatment associations in the region (i.e. CWWA, Global Water Partnership).
Critical Issues for Desalination Plants in the
Caribbean:
v Coral Reef Protection
v Shipping Interests
v Legislation
v Risk Management
v Operational Skills
v Brine Discharge Point (at -50 m or more)
Who to contact:
Contact person: Janet L. Jaworski, CMP
Company: CaribDA
Address: 2409 SE Dixie Hwy
Stuart, FL 34996 USA
Telephone: 772-781-8507
E-mail: admin@caribda.com
Website: www.caribda.com
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