Water conservation is a high priority for all of us - that's why Arizona Project WET and the Abbott Fund, the philanthropic foundation of the global health care company Abbott, are pleased to offer a water and money saving opportunity to Casa Grande's businesses with commercial kitchens. Arizona Project WET and the Abbott Fund today announced that they are offering installation of high efficiency pre-rinse spray valves at Casa Grande commercial kitchens at no cost to businesses.

Arizona Project WET, the Pinal County Cooperative Extension, Arizona Department of Water Resources, Arizona Water Company, and the Abbott Fund were onsite for the first installation at Barney's Restaurant in Casa Grande, Ariz.

These new, more efficient valves use only 1.6 gallons of water per minute, compared to three gallons per minute in base models. In addition, the new valves provide stronger water pressure, which removes food faster and makes them more efficient and water friendly. Savings will be reflected in water bills - businesses can expect savings of up to 65 percent.

Arizona Project WET, an Arizona Cooperative Extension program, is this state's leading water education program for teachers and students of all grade levels. The program engages people of all ages in learning about water resources and relevant issues facing their region of the state. Abbott, which has manufacturing facilities in Case Grande, supports the Arizona Project WET initiative through its philanthropic foundation the Abbott Fund and through employee volunteering in the community. The Arizona Department of Water Resources, through their RinseSmart program, will be providing the new water efficient pre-rinse spray heads. This team is initiating an intergenerational education program targeting teachers, students, residents and the business community.

Please email Tasha Krecek from Project WET at Tasha@cals.arizona.edu , or call (520) 836-5221 for further information.

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About Abbott and the Abbott Fund

The Abbott Fund is a philanthropic foundation established by Abbott in 1951. The Abbott Fund's mission is to create healthier global communities by investing in creative ideas that promote science, expand access to health care and strengthen communities worldwide. For more information, visit www.abbottfund.org.

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