WATERBX
WATERBOX deployed in an African village — a woman and child walk past with jerry cans
Robust Steel Container

Making water safe to drink, anywhere on Earth

We believe that everyone should have access to pure, safe drinking water. With our technology, we can improve the health and economic prosperity of the developing world, unlocking the human potential that our shared future depends on.

20.
Years of life added
100%
Safe and risk free
1900L
Daily capacity of water production
1 DAY
Setup and full deployment of unit
Technical schematic of WATERBOX container interior

Technical Specification

Ship/Install Size
L6.1m, W2.44m, H2.59m (L20', W8', H8'6")
Daily Capacity
1900 Liters (500 Gal) — 12 Hr. Day
Input Water
Any Water up to 250,000 TDS
Output Water
Less than 250 TDS
Dry Weight
3,200 kg (7,000 lbs)

The Problem

Over 2 billion people lack safe drinking water, and every 15 seconds a child dies from a waterborne illness. Entire communities remain trapped in cycles of poverty, disease, and inequality, while millions of women and girls spend their lives collecting water instead of pursuing education and opportunity. Current solutions are not scalable, sustainable or affordable.

Lacking access
Over 2 billion

People lack access to adequate clean water

Health burden
50%

Of all hospitalization is caused by waterborne illness

A girl reading a math textbook — clean water unlocks education

Why it's so important

Improved health, restored dignity, and the ability to live and flourish.

Thriving, self-sustaining networks, with better access to education, economic opportunity and improved gender equality.

Stronger economies, improved public health and fairer, more resilient societies.

The Solution

Our technology uses the power of the sun to distill and purify water from any source (ocean, river, lake, or even wastewater), producing safe, drinkable water that exceeds World Health Organization standards. Each unit runs entirely off-grid using concentrated solar power and photovoltaics, requiring no fuel, chemicals, or constant maintenance. Compact and rapidly deployable, it can be installed in a single day inside a standard shipping container. This provides a long-term, self-sustaining water supply at the point of need. It's reliable, affordable, and scalable.

Smiling child with clean water on their face
Close-up of clean drinking water from a spout
Sun
Water
Earth
WATERBOX container with pixel graphics in rocky landscape
WATERBOX container rendering with blue stripes in field
WATERBOX container in savanna near traditional huts
Recognition

XPRIZE Water Scarcity Competition

One of a select group of teams worldwide chosen to compete in the $119M XPRIZE Water Scarcity global challenge.

This is more than just a competition for us. It's about proving that clean, abundant water can be delivered to communities everywhere without relying on fossil fuels or expensive infrastructure. Humanity must win this race — and Epiphany is ready to lead the way.

Thomas Joseph III, CEO
Awards & Recognition
Innovator of the Year
Pittsburgh Technology Council
Environmental Innovation Award
Carnegie Science Awards
Emerging Technology Finalist
Platts Global Energy Awards
Energy Leadership Award
Pittsburgh Business Times
Smart 50 Award
Chase Smart Business Awards
Featured
National Science Museum of London

Get in touch

We partner with organizations bringing clean water to the communities that need it most. Send us a note — we'll get back to you.