Antenna Technologies Foundation
Geneva
1207
Switzerland
+41 22 737 12 40
wata@antenna.ch
The WATA technology, developed by Antenna, uses a simple, manageable process of electrolysis to convert a measure of salt and water into sodium hypochlorite. The resulting solution can be used for drinking water chlorination or as a disinfectant for use in households, hospitals or community clinics.
By combining one liter of water, 25 grams of salt, and one hour of an electrolysis process, approximately one liter of sodium hypochlorite will be produced. This sodium hypochlorite can treat 4,000 liters of water - the daily consumption of drinking water by approximately 1,000 people.
The WATA is specifically designed for use in the context of communities in developing countries. With this system, communities can locally and immediately source chlorine to protect against diarrheal diseases caused by pathogens. Eventually, this system can be a source of income through the sale of chlorine.
Antenna Technologies researches and disseminates technologies which are appropriate to address the basic needs of vulnerable communities. The goal of Antenna Technologies is to reduce extreme poverty and public health problems in developing countries. They are registered as a Swiss charitable foundation.
Publicly available: yes
Countries where available: Worldwide
Price range (USD): 100 to 200 USD
Available online: yes