Opening a New Era in Global
Safe Drinking Water Access
Water & Life’s
Gravity Purifier
Clean water without electricity. Built for communities that need it most.
Clean water without electricity. Built for communities that need it most.
The Crisis
Around 2.1 billion people still lack access to safely managed drinking water. In many communities, children and families have no choice but to drink from contaminated sources — leading to disease, death, and a cycle of poverty that is devastating but preventable.
With no other option, children drink from contaminated water
Families collecting water from the only sources available to them
2.1B
people lack access to safely managed drinking water worldwide
1.4M
people die each year globally from unsafe water and poor sanitation
395K
children under 5 die annually from waterborne diseases worldwide
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), these deaths are entirely preventable — with access to safe drinking water technology.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) / UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP), WHO Global Health Estimates
The Solution
Water & Life’s gravity purifier transforms contaminated water into safe drinking water — without electricity, without fuel, without complexity.
In many places, safe drinking water cannot be provided just once. It must remain reliable in daily life and sustainable over time. What matters is not only access itself, but technology that people can trust and continue to use.
Water & Life’s technology goes beyond a single product. It reflects our commitment to helping more people gain access to safe drinking water through solutions designed for real-world conditions.
About Us
Water & Life is a social enterprise on a mission to bring Water of Lifeto the world’s most underserved communities. We developed a gravity-based purifier that works without electricity and requires minimal maintenance — and we have tested and refined it in the field over years of real-world use.
Our technology is not just a product. It is the foundation of a new era — one where safe water is no longer a privilege, but a natural part of everyday life for every family that needs it.
By integrating commercial sales with carbon credit projects, we are accelerating the reach of safe water to even more people — sustainably expanding access, building long-term resilience, and protecting our global environment.
Carbon Project
Built on real impact and transparent verification — every emission reduction is traceable and verifiable throughout the project lifecycle.
From technology deployment and emissions monitoring to credit issuance, we maintain oversight throughout the project lifecycle. Our projects create impact that would not exist without the project activity — and that impact lasts for as long as the technology remains in use.
Beyond carbon reductions, our projects contribute to the reduction of waterborne and respiratory diseases, more children in school, the prevention of deforestation, and women’s empowerment.
Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Impact
Providing a water purifier is where real impact begins. We work to make safe drinking water a natural part of daily life in homes and schools.
“In my household, I spent 300,000 UGX (about 82 USD, about half of my monthly income) on waterborne disease treatments. Before the Water & Life purifier, we boiled water with charcoal. Now that cost can go to other needs.”
Catherine
Mother of five, Uganda
A lakeside community near Lake Victoria
“Our school has over 500 pupils and 15 staff members. After several attempts to get safe water failed, Water & Life came to our rescue. Absenteeism has reduced due to always having clean and safe water in place. We hope that this project shall set a great example for other schools.”
Nalunga Eva
Senior Teacher, Primary School in Mukono, Uganda
The money saved in Catherine’s home is now used for her children and other household needs. Reduced absenteeism at Eva’s school means over 500 students can keep learning. What starts with a single purifier doesn’t stop there — it reaches the whole community.
Bringing the ‘water of life’ to everyone — that is what drives us.
More Reviews from Mukono District, Uganda
Partners
Water & Life is trusted by public and private partners who share our commitment to safe drinking water.
Our Story in Action
Every photo tells a story of communities gaining access to safe water and the partnerships that make it possible.
Contact
Whether you are interested in partnership, carbon credit projects, or learning more about our work — we would love to hear from you.