Agriculture
January 16, 2024
Living Water Treatment Systems
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George Greene III, PE, PhD
Updated on January 10, 2024
·Created on September 27, 2018
Source by Zeromass Water is an off-grid and contained system that combines sunlight and air to make mineralized drinking water.
SOURCE by Zeromass Water is an off-grid and contained system that combines sunlight and air to make mineralized drinking water and deliver it to taps without any electric or piped water input. The company is based in Tempe, Arizona.
Target SDGs
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Market Suggested Retail Price
$6,500.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Public Sector Agencies, NGOs
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
There are over 30 distributors spread across America, Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
Manufacturing/Building Method
The product is mass-produced at Zeromass in Arizona, USA.
Intellectural Property Type
Patent
User Provision Model
Users can obtain the product by directly contacting the manufacturer. Alternatively, users can contact local distribution partners.
Distributions to Date Status
The exact number of products distributed is unknown. However, the product has been implemented in over 40 countries estimated product distribution is in the order of 1000s as of 2019.
Water source
Air
Water produced (L/hr)
0.2-0.5 L/hr
Catchment size (cubic meters)
3.12 m3
Energy requirement (kWh)
0.02 kWh
Description of integrated water treatment
None
Built-in storage capacity (L)
60 L
Required environmental conditions
Relative humidity, temperature, solar potential
Design Specifications
SOURCE utilizes solar power and a small battery to pull water from the air and then convert it into liquid. Each panel holds 30 L of water in a reservoir where it is mineralized, via calcium and magnesium. This reservoir is connected to the taps through which water is accessed. The quantity of water generated depends on temperature and humidity.
Technical Support
Technical support is provided to users by contacting the manufacturer for assistance.
Replacement Components
SOURCE would require replacement of air filter and polishing cartridge annually and the mineral cartridge once every 5 years respectively. Service and monitoring are available to users upon request. Required maintenance: Air filter: every year Water filter: every year Mineral Cartridge: every 5 years Panel life: 15+ years Standard warranty: 1 year
Lifecycle
SOURCE components have an engineering life of 15 years if appropriately used and maintained.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
The manufacturer specified performance target is that water generated is not impacted by air quality.
Vetted Performance Status
SOURCE performance has been tested by Zerowatermass in terms of quality water production scale. Detailed information is available in the technical brochure of the product.
Safety
No known safety hazards are related to this product. However, regular maintenance of the product is required to ensure the optimal functioning of the product.
Complementary Technical Systems
Water delivery/piping system
Academic Research and References
“Ecofriendly Water Case Studies,” SOURCE Water. Available: https://www.source.co/resources/case-studies/
M. Bloch, “Zero Mass Water’s New Water-From-Air Extraction System,” Solar Quotes Blog, 06-Jan-2020. Available: https://www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/zero-mass-source-hydropanel-mb1357/
“Ecoblue®,” Ecobluecorp.com. Available: https://ecobluecorp.com/
“Airowater – Atmospheric Water Generator,” Airowater.com. Available: https://www.airowater.com/products/
“Goal 6,” Sdgs.un.org. Available: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal6
“News & Resources,” SOURCE Water, 16-Jul-2020. Available: https://www.source.co/resources
“Contact SOURCE Water Residential,” SOURCE Water. Available: https://www.source.co/residential/contact-us
“News & Resources,” SOURCE Water, 16-Jul-2020. Available: https://www.source.co/resources
“Renewable Drinking Water,” SOURCE Water, 01-May-2023. Available: https://www.source.co/
“How Do Hydropanels Work?,” SOURCE Water, 11-Jun-2020. Available: https://www.source.co/how-hydropanels-work
SOURCE, “SOURCE® Hydropanel,” 22-Nov-2017. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_LP3UQDLrc
“SOURCE.” Available: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB3MI9UMqmfHu1Yywve0VXw
The Verge, “Zero Mass’ solar panels turn air into drinking water,” 28-Nov-2017. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2Cq_TpNXoQ
Compliance with regulations
SOURCE follows US-EPA standards for drinking water. The product also complies with water quality guidelines of various international standards.
Evaluation methods
EPA analysis testing methods 8260, 8270C_SIM, 8015D
Other Information
The manufacturer has a series of videos to assist in using the product. Videos include an introduction to SOURCE and a general youtube channel for Zero Mass Water and Verge.
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