Our Technology
Gravity-powered, electricity-free water treatment designed for reliable operation, local ownership, and long-term resilience.
PF70 AguaClara Water Treatment Plant at Cornell University: The PF70 installation at Cornell University demonstrates AguaClara’s compact, prefabricated approach to gravity-powered water treatment—designed to support continued innovation and expand the potential for deployment in diverse settings.
“ACR continues to investigate how to improve treatment processes. It is a continuous learning process, and they are getting better and better.”
Technical Coordinator, National Water and Sanitation Committee (CONASA), Honduras · 8/11/23
Sophisticated Simplicity
Simplicity in operation and maintenance. Sophistication in design and innovation.
AguaClara technology is designed to make advanced water treatment practical to operate in resource-constrained settings. Gravity-driven hydraulics, minimal moving parts, locally available components, and operator-centered design reduce complexity while maintaining reliable treatment performance.
GRAVITY POWERED
Water treatment processes operate using gravity and hydraulics, reducing dependence on electricity and simplifying operation.
LOW OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
Minimal moving parts and operator-centered design help reduce maintenance needs, operating complexity, and lifecycle costs.
LOCALLY MAINTAINABLE
Generic components and locally available parts make systems easier to operate, repair, and sustain with local capacity.
CLIMATE-RESILIENT DESIGN
Robust treatment systems are designed for remote and underserved settings and can adapt to changing water-quality conditions.
Explore the Technology
Discover the design principles, treatment systems, and digital tools behind AguaClara technology.
Sustainable Design
Learn how gravity-driven hydraulics, simplified operation, and locally maintainable components shape AguaClara systems.
The AguaClara Plant
Explore the treatment processes and engineering principles that transform raw water into safe drinking water.
AIDE
Discover AguaClara's design tools for developing standardized, adaptable water treatment solutions for different communities.
Supporters of AguaClara Technology
Organizations around the world have supported the research, development, implementation, and expansion of AguaClara technology over the years.
International Recognition
AguaClara technology and its implementation partners have received international recognition for innovative approaches to safe water access.
2023 Innovative Projects Award
Joint First Place — awarded to Agua Para el Pueblo for implementing AguaClara technology.