Aqua Science Water From Thin Air

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You can survive a while without food, but take away your water and you’re hurting - fast. This is, of course, especially the case in desert conditions. A major headache for our military is getting fresh water to troops who are in arid places. It’s also an issue in situations like hurricane Katrina, where fresh water is no where to found. But transporting water to disparate locations is very costly. Aqua Sciences has come up with a way to cut out transportation by literally grabbing the water out of the air.

FEMA bought some of Aqua Sciences Water Stations. They come in 20 foot and 40 foot varieties. The upfront cost is pretty steep, but that cost is quickly made up. It can cost upwards of $15/gallon for FEMA to ship water to disaster locations. It costs them around 15-30 cents per gallon using this water station. That sort of price differential is quickly made up. Here are the other spec run downs:

“OFF THE GRID” WATER™

1. Fully-contained mobile freshwater generation system for large-scale production, including power generator
2. Self-powered by diesel generator (7-day supply), or by grid electricity
3. Easy to install, use and maintain
4. Container models can produce up to 1,200 gallons of water per day for 7 days without outside electrical source or refueling.
5. The 40 foot container with the reverse osmosis module can provide emergency water for up to 3,000 people per day.

20 FOOT EMERGENCY WATER STATION

Rated Water Production: Up to 500 gallons/day (depending on conditions)

Dimensions: Modified 20′ container: 20′ long x 7.7′ wide x 7.8′ high

Water Containers: Individual water containers for emergency distribution included

40 FOOT EMERGENCY WATER STATION

Rated Water Production: Up to 1,200 gallons/day (depending on conditions)

Integrated R.O. Module: Included reverse osmosis module can provide up to an additional 8,000 gallons/day from an existing source dependent upon conditions.

Dimensions: Modified 40′ container: 40′ long x 7.7′ wide x 7.8′ high

Water Containers: Individual water containers for emergency distribution included

1. Modular design enhances reliability
2. Quick standard connection for external storage tank
3. Can be powered by electricity or generator
4. Portable or can be affixed to structure
5. Easy to install, use, maintain and move
6. Deliverable by truck to isolated areas

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