The activity aims to educate and raise awareness among young children about the responsible use of this natural resource through augmented reality developments, 3D animation, and a dedicated app.
Castellón, July 13, 2017 – Nearly 3,500 schoolchildren from 41 schools in Castellón, including public, private, subsidized and special education schools, have already visited FACSA's facilities to learn more about the educational and environmental awareness project. ‘'The Course of Water'’. An initiative aimed at primary school students in the first cycle of primary education that aims to raise awareness about the responsible use of water and its importance as a scarce and basic natural resource for life, as well as to publicize the activities that encompass the management of the integral water cycle.
Through innovative educational materials, such as augmented reality, 3D animation, technological applications and experiments, the youngest children have learned about the complete water cycle and its different phases – collection, distribution, supply, sanitation, purification and reuse – in a simple, fun and educational way with the help of five animated characters.
Of an educational, visual and interactive nature, ‘'The Course of Water'’ It has met the expectations of both the students themselves and the teaching staff of the schools, who have described the day as "very positive and interesting," openly showing their high degree of satisfaction and their intention to repeat the experience next year.
Pilar Soria, responsible for this educational project, has expressed her "satisfaction" with the positive reception this initiative has received. Launched for the first time last year, it has exceeded the number of visitors by more than 301% compared to the previous year, when there were 1,500, reaching 2,000 schoolchildren this year and 501% more interested centers, a higher figure than expected. “We are very pleased to be able to contribute to the education of young people so that they understand the complete water cycle and, in turn, become aware, as consumers, of the importance of using this valuable resource responsibly and the effect this has on the sustainability of water cycle management.”, he stated.
FACSA recognizes that new generations are key to protecting the environment, caring for the surroundings, and safeguarding natural resources. Therefore, it is committed to initiatives like this, with education and awareness as fundamental factors in fostering collective consciousness.
In this sense, FACSA FACSA also offers guided tours of its facilities—both drinking water supply and wastewater treatment—to various groups, including schools, institutes, vocational training centers, universities, associations, and irrigation unions, so they can learn firsthand about the urban water cycle. This is yet another way FACSA reinforces its social commitment to promoting water awareness.
About FACSA
FACSA FACSA is the Spanish private company with the most experience in integrated water cycle management. Its innovative and technological approach has allowed the company to experience continuous growth since 1873. The incorporation of new technologies and proprietary developments position FACSA as a leader in its field. In fact, it is a pioneer among water sector companies in implementing and certifying its R&D&I system in Spain under the UNE 166.002 standard. Currently, it has a workforce of over 800 people, operates in seven autonomous communities, and is in the midst of a national expansion.
FACSA belongs to Grupo Gimeno, a diversified business holding company that operates in sectors such as environmental management, port logistics, construction, tourism and leisure, among others.
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