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Hyperlocal Water Unit

Wastewater treatment and reuse

Providing direct water access in underserved peri-urban or crisis-affected communities.

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Agile Water SAS

Company Established Year

Since 2019

Who is this solution for

Govt, Business, Individual, NGO

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To sell

Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Awards and certifications

Solar Impulse Efficient Solution label

2023

Recognized as compact, robust, low‑energy water treatment innovation.

Innovative Water Delivery Startup by Solar Impulse

2023

Labeled for decentralized, digital water distribution model.

Emergency Water Support Initiative

2025

Recognized for delivering ultrafiltration units to cyclone‑affected Mayotte region.

Product description

The Hyperlocal Water Unit by Agile Water is a cutting-edge solution designed to provide direct water access in underserved peri-urban or crisis-affected communities. The compact unit is specifically engineered for fast deployment and can treat up to 40,000 litres of water per day using membrane ultrafiltration technology. This innovative approach ensures the delivery of microbiologically safe water at an incredibly low cost of approximately 0.4 cents per litre.

Operating at low pressure (1–2.5 bar) without the need for chemicals, the Hyperlocal Water Unit is highly versatile and can be seamlessly integrated with various local water sources such as surface water, wells, or rainfall. Furthermore, the units are cloud-connected for remote monitoring, with data loggers transmitting operational metrics via SMS for real-time insights.

One of the key features of this solution is its integration with a community delivery network, where trained local ambassadors and drivers manage orders through a mobile app and distribute water within the community. Additionally, the availability of replacement parts locally helps reduce downtime and lower logistics costs, ensuring continuous and efficient operation of the system.

The Hyperlocal Water Unit is not just a water treatment system; it is part of a decentralized, inclusive economic model that supports beneficiaries, promotes local manufacturing, and empowers vulnerable populations in both rapid-response and everyday access scenarios. Its modular architecture, digital ordering system, and community-based distribution approach make it a scalable, socially oriented, and environmentally sustainable water solution.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

  • Compact design for fast deployment
  • Membrane ultrafiltration technology for safe water
  • Low cost of approximately 0.4 cents per litre
  • Operates at low pressure without chemicals
  • Cloud-connected for remote monitoring
  • Community delivery network for local distribution
  • Availability of replacement parts locally
  • Decentralized and inclusive economic model
  • Modular architecture for scalability
  • Environmentally sustainable approach

About the Company

Agile Water is a French social‑tech enterprise based in Mèze, specialising in compact, rapidly deployable ultrafiltration units designed to deliver safe, low-cost drinking water in peri-urban and emergency settings. Founded in 2019 by water engineers with decades of global drinking-water experience, Agile Water deploys Hyperlocal Water Units that treat up to 40,000 litres per day using membrane ultrafiltration under low pressure. Their units are digitally connected, easy to install and maintain, and intended for vulnerable communities, refugee camps, and peri‑urban populations. An app-based community delivery model empowers local ambassadors and drivers to manage orders and micro-distribute clean water. Agile Water also supports local manufacturing and technology transfer to reduce logistics costs and stimulate value in fragile economies. As a Solar Impulse Efficient Solution member, the company addresses SDGs 6/7/9/11/12 through affordable, sustainable water access and inclusive social impact.

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