Zeromass Water SOURCE

Product Description

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 Regions

Africa, Central America, Central Asia, East Asia, Middle East, North America, North Asia, South America, South Asia, Southeast Asia

Target SDGs

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Market Suggested Retail Price

$6,500.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

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

Trademarked

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.

Product Schematics

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

None

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.