Mark Hogg on The Kelly Clarkson Show: Shining a Light on the Global Safe Water Crisis

Mark Hogg recently joined Kelly Clarkson to discuss one of the world’s most misunderstood challenges — unsafe drinking water — and how simple, sustainable solutions are transforming lives and communities around the globe.

In the conversation, Mark explained that while many people know unsafe water exists, few understand its devastating daily impact. Families in affected communities don’t “get used to it” — they endure constant sickness, stomach pain, missed school and work, and chronic illness. For 30 years, Mark and his team have been providing practical solutions, beginning with a simple chlorine generator that turns salt water and electricity into safe drinking water. Today, they implement durable, easy-to-operate water treatment systems that local communities can manage themselves — even if residents cannot read or write.

Mark shared powerful stories from the field, including a school maintenance worker in Ethiopia who had never drunk the local water because it was so dangerous. After switching to the treated water, his health transformed dramatically — clearer eyes, healthier skin, and normal digestion for the first time in his life.

Beyond health, these safe water systems are creating real economic opportunities. Schools in some communities now produce and sell disinfectant made from the systems, using the proceeds to expand buildings and improve facilities. Hospitals and single mothers on the street have also turned the simple technology into a source of income — turning clean water into a powerful engine for community development.Through his appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Mark brought much-needed attention to both the human cost of unsafe water and the hope that comes from practical, sustainable solutions.