What Aqua Sciences does

Aqua Sciences, Inc. is a private US water-technology company headquartered in North Miami Beach, Florida (Delaware corporation) that has developed a patented atmospheric water extraction system. The technology uses natural salts rather than conventional refrigerant dehumidification to capture potable water directly from ambient air, and is designed to operate in extreme low-humidity environments (as low as 2 grams of moisture per kilogram of air) where standard atmospheric water generators fail. The company's core commercial products are the Emergency Water Station (EWS) — a self-contained water production unit housed in ISO marine containers (40 ft and 20 ft models) producing up to 2,600 gallons per day — and military-spec variants built to US military life-support specifications. Reference deployments include the University Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti following the 2010 earthquake, and Saudi Aramco oil-rig sites in Saudi Arabia. Upcoming products include a solar-powered Micro Water Plant, a large-scale Water Farm (100,000+ gallons/day), and a Rooftop Oasis residential/commercial unit.

The company monetizes primarily through hardware sales (EWS units, military units, and planned Water Farm facilities) supplemented by professional services for deployment and maintenance. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting US federal agencies (US Army, FEMA, US Southern Command), allied militaries, humanitarian organizations, and large industrial customers such as oil and gas operators. International expansion is executed through regional channel partners in Mexico, Russia/CIS, and Europe/Africa. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with custom-engineered systems sold via competitive government procurement and large-ticket enterprise contracts. With 51-100 employees and approximately $25 million invested over 15+ years in R&D, the company remains a venture-stage hardware business with marquee validation credentials but limited documented recurring commercial volume beyond its reference deployments.

Name

Aqua Sciences

Legal name

Aqua Sciences, Inc.

Website

https://aquasciences.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aqua Sciences is a private water-technology company that builds atmospheric water generators producing potable water from air using salt-based extraction. It sells ISO-container Emergency Water Stations and military-spec units to government agencies, militaries, humanitarian organizations, and remote industrial operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Atmospheric Water Generation Equipment

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Atmospheric water generation
• Off-grid water production
• Disaster relief water systems
• Military water equipment
• Air-to-water generators

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Emergency Water Station Sales: Sale of mobile atmospheric water generation units (40 ft and 20 ft models) to government agencies, military, and humanitarian organizations for disaster relief and off-grid water production.
2. Military Unit Sales: Specialized highly mobile military units designed for harsh environments and rapid deployment. Units are optimized for reducing military logistical burden of water transport.
3. Water Farm (Large Scale Facilities): Large-scale water facilities capable of delivering 100,000+ gallons per day for local governments and private companies.
4. Professional Services: Technical support, deployment services, and operational maintenance for deployed water generation systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aqua Sciences designs, manufactures, and sells atmospheric water generators (AWGs) that extract potable drinking water from ambient air using a patented natural-salt extraction process rather than conventional refrigerant dehumidification. The company offers mobile Emergency Water Stations housed in ISO marine containers (40 ft producing up to 2,600 gallons/day), ruggedized military units, and upcoming larger facilities (Water Farms at 100,000+ gallons/day), serving military, government, humanitarian, and industrial customers. Professional deployment, technical support, and operational maintenance services accompany the hardware.

Product overview

Aqua Sciences offers a portfolio of atmospheric water generators (AWG) that extract potable water from air using proprietary technology. The core product line centers on the Emergency Water Station (EWS) available in 40 ft and 20 ft ISO-container formats, which produces up to 2,600 gallons of water per day. Military-specific units serve armed forces applications. The Water Generating Module serves as the foundational technology underlying all products. Upcoming offerings include the Micro Water Plant (Solar) for humanitarian use and the Water Farm for large-scale municipal deployments exceeding 100,000 gallons per day. Residential applications are planned through the Rooftop Oasis system. The technology differentiates itself from conventional refrigerant dehumidification systems by working effectively in low humidity and desert conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Water Station (EWS) Self-contained mobile water production unit housed in ISO marine containers (40 ft and 20 ft models) that extracts potable water from atmospheric air. The 40 ft model produces up to 2,600 gallons per day (approximately 10,000 liters) depending on local atmospheric conditions and can serve up to 5,200 people daily per FEMA drinking-water guidelines. Units include self-contained diesel generators enabling up to 1 week of autonomous operation without external power or fuel, and are designed for transport by air, sea, or land for rapid deployment by military, government, and humanitarian users.
• Military Water Units

Quantifiable outcome

• Produces 2,600 gallons of water per day (40 ft model) in desert conditions with humidity as low as 2 g/kg
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• GPKM SolutionsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative for Mexico located at Bosque de Duraznos #61 Piso 2B, Bosque de las Lomas, Mexico DF 11700. Handles sales inquiries and customer support for Mexican market. Contact: (52)55.45.79.36 / (52)55.27.07.97.18
• ALTER-JMGIL / Alter-Union Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative for Europe and Africa located at 145-157 ST. JOHN STREET LONDON EC1V 4PW. Handles sales inquiries and customer support for European and African markets. Contact: +44 203 137 1021 / +34 650 027 001
• Med-In-Touch (Мед-ин-Тач)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative for Russia and CIS countries located at OOO Med-in-touch, Russian Federation, 127055, Moscow, Poryadkoviy pereulok, dom 21, office 401. Provides Russian-speaking technical support and remote monitoring of machines via internet. Contact: +7 499 747 7482 / +7 916 957 8029

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EcoloBlue: EcoloBlue manufactures atmospheric water generators (AWGs) for residential, commercial, and light-industrial use, directly overlapping Aqua Sciences' product portfolio. Like Aqua Sciences, it sells quote-based AWG hardware to off-grid and water-stressed customers globally.
• Atmospheric Water Solutions (AWS): AWS designs and manufactures atmospheric water generation systems for military, emergency relief, and remote-site applications, directly mirroring Aqua Sciences' Emergency Water Station and military use cases. Comparable product line, target customers, and procurement-driven sales motion make it a head-to-head competitor.
• SOURCE Global (formerly Zero Mass Water): SOURCE Global (previously Zero Mass Water) is the highest-profile direct competitor, producing hydropanels that extract drinking water from humidity using sunlight. It targets residential, commercial, and humanitarian customers with a renewable-energy-driven approach that directly competes with Aqua Sciences' atmospheric water generation business model.
• Aqua Research Water Done Naturally: Aqua Research (AquaPore) develops atmospheric water generation systems, including containerized units and household devices, positioning it as another direct competitor in the AWG hardware market where Aqua Sciences operates.
• Skywell Water (Island Sky): Island Sky / Skywell Water produces industrial-scale atmospheric water generators targeting military, disaster response, and remote industrial sites. Its containerized AWG products compete with Aqua Sciences' Emergency Water Station and Water Generating Module in the same off-grid market segments.

Broad incumbents

• Culligan International: Culligan is a large, established water-treatment company offering residential, commercial, and industrial water purification, softening, and delivery services. It does not focus on atmospheric water generation but competes for the same customer water-quality and supply budgets, including emergency-response deployments.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia Water Technologies is a global incumbent in municipal and industrial water treatment, desalination, and reuse. Its broad portfolio and large-scale EPC capabilities make it a relevant incumbent competitor in the municipal-scale water-supply segment Aqua Sciences targets with the Water Farm.
• IDE Technologies: IDE Technologies is a leading desalination and water-treatment EPC player, especially in water-scarce geographies such as the Middle East. As Aqua Sciences targets larger municipal and industrial sites with the Water Farm, IDE represents the incumbent non-AWG alternative for solving water scarcity at scale.

Emerging players

• Drinkable Air: Drinkable Air markets atmospheric water generators for residential and small commercial use, overlapping with Aqua Sciences' planned Rooftop Oasis line. It is a smaller, more consumer-focused peer rather than a direct head-to-head in military and municipal segments.
• Planys Technologies / WaterMaker (India): WaterMaker manufactures atmospheric water generators, including containerized units, for industrial and humanitarian buyers in South Asia and the Middle East. Comparable AWG technology offering and growth-stage positioning versus Aqua Sciences make it an emerging peer rather than a directly scaled competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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