One of the biggest threats to human survival in third world countries is the accessibility of clean drinking water; these affordable water solutions address that and more when it comes to this precious resource. Many designers have taken it upon themselves to address this dire problem by coming up with water solutions both big and small. From personal canisters that purify water to shower floors that collect greywater to be used in other capacities, there are many ways to address this issue in a relatively inexpensive way.
What is striking about this collection of affordable water solutions is how diverse the creations and concepts are. Designers are pushing themselves to find ways to really make an impact by coming up with very creative water solutions.
15 Affordable Water Solutions
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Miniature Mesh Water Filters
The GAC Sports Bottle Water Filter Easily Fits Into Any Container
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Solar-Powered Water Bottles
The Fontus Self-Filling Water Bottle Uses Water Harvesting Methods
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Water Saving Systems
Gris by Vasquez Alberto Collects Used Shower Water for Other Purposes
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Self-Sustaining Sewage Systems
This Waste Management Machine Turns Waste Into Drinking Water
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Water Purifying Pads
The Floating Photochemical Water Treatment Breaks Down Unhealthy Contaminants
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Solar-Powered Water Filters
The ROSI System Can Remove Harmful Viruses and Bacteria From Water
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Portable Water Purifiers
The Tapp Compact Water Filters are Great for Campers and Hikers
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Purifying H2O Tumblers
The Grayl Bottle Makes Unclean Water Drinkable in Only One Minute
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Poisonous Water Purifiers
The Clean Water Filtration System Harvests Chemicals for Ethical Sale
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Clean Water Indicators
The Wadi Displays When Total Solar Water Disinfection Has Taken Place
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Sunlight-Sterilized Water Backpacks
The Sun Provides Water Sterilization for the 'PackH2O'
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Solar-Powered Toilets
The Solar-Powered ‘Sol-Char’ Was Designed to Improve Sanitation
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Indian Water-Saving Technology
GEWP Allows Farmers to Yield More Crops and Create More Jobs
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Sea-Purifying Canteens
The 'Puri' Desalinating Bottle Lets You Drink from the Ocean
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Expanding Emergency Canteens
The Water Spider Supplies Clean Water to Trapped Earthquake Victims
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Holistic Clean Water Providers
The HealthPoint Services 'WaterFirst' Project Melds Various Models
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Solar Energy-Capturing Tents
The Jackery LightTent-AIR Has its Own Eco Energy System
Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes
Gary Bencheghib's Home in Bali is Made with 35,000 Plastic Bags
Smart Bird Baths
Bird Buddy's Bird Bath Captures Feathered Friends Cooling Off & Getting Clean
Watersport-Minded Concept Campers
This Camper Features Separate Wet and Dry Zones
Energy Drink Faucets
mio's TAP* Instantly Turns Water into an Energy Drink
Peelable Dissolving Bottles
Tomorrow Machine's Peelable Bottle Design Dissolves In Water
Multitool Water Bottles
The 'BYO Bottle' Hides Cutlery and More Alongside Drinks
Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
Craghoppers Unveils a New Collection for the SS23 Season
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Sink-Inspired Public Restrooms
This Public Washroom is Part of the Tokyo Toilet Project
Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
The Conceptual 'ThermoBag' Drink Carrier is All-in-One
Sustainable Pop-Up Shelters
The Maawa X is Ultra-Compact and Can Fit into a Suitcase
Vibrant Metal Water Purifiers
Superkomma Designs the Contemporary Conecto Purifier
Five-in-One Water Filter Bottles
The VITALOOP Water Filtration Bottle Has a Rechargeable Design
Recycling-Friendly Pump Designs
The P&G Product Pump Design Can Be Recycled without Disassembly
Eco-Friendly Waterless Composting Toilets
Harvest Moon Introduces the Luna Compost Toilet
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Utilitarian Emergency Kits
Stash One in Your Vehicle, Boat, or Backpack
Eco-Friendly Bamboo Water Bottles
The Hey Dewy HYDRATE Water Bottle is Eco-Friendly & Leak-Proof
Solid Shower Gels
The F SolidPod Shower Gel Reduces Plastic Usage & Increases Ease of Use
Beautified Water Filtration Systems
Beautiful by PUR Makes Water Filtration Aesthetically Pleasing
Aluminum-Packaged Water Cans
Thinkerbell and the Laneway Festival's Founder Launch a Water Product
BYO Bottle Drink Stations
The Refilled Refiller Stations Eliminate Single-Use Packaging
Stackable Electricity-Free Water Filters
Ecofiltro's Water Filter is Thoughtfully Designed
Refillable Shower Gel Systems
Wild's Shower Gel Refills are Compostable and Plastic-Free
Collapsible Water Filtration Bottles
This Bottle Can Filter Out Microorganisms and Microplastics
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
At-Home Water Treatment Systems
Cycleau Turns Wastewater into Drinking Water at Home
Wastewater-Created Skincare Ranges
Serviceplan Innovation and Aizome Develop the new Wastecare
Atmospheric Water Generator Systems
The Genesis Systems WaterCube100 (WC-100) Will Be at CES 2024
Angled Grip-Friendly Water Bottles
The 'M2O' Bottle Design by Michael Young is Highly Durable
Tank-Free Diving Systems
The 'SeeAir' Tankless Dive System is Durable and Safe to Use
Ultra-Compact Camper Toilet Systems
The Pact Lite Kit is Lightweight and Ready for Use Anywhere
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
The 'Stil' Water Purifier by Hans Ramzan is Sustainable
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Can-Based Cleaning Kits
Puracy's Clean Can Starter Kit Eliminates Single-Use Plastic
Seeded Biodegradable Toilet Paper
Avia Revivi Designs the O-SOW to Encourage Plant Growth
Convenience-Focused Bottle Slings
Slingwell Strives to "Make a Hydration Fashion Statement"
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
Canned Enhanced Water Drinks
ShineWater Transitions from Plastic Bottles to Aluminum Cans
Flexible Concrete Water Tanks
These Inflatable Concrete Tanks are Easy to Deploy
Sustainable Toilet Cleaning Kits
Blueland's Toilet Bowl Cleaner Starter Set is Eco and Convenient
Ultra-Effective Water Filter Bottles
LifeStraw's Pocket-Size Peak Solo Filter Has New Colorways
Ocean Waste Surfboards
The Floater Surfboard is Made Out of Recycled Materials & Raw Sewage
Low-Cost Water Purifiers
The Conceptual 'Edrop' Water Purifier Fits onto Any Bottle
Ocean-Bound Plastic Bottled Waters
NEO WTR Comes in a 100% Prevent Ocean Plastic Bottle
Concentrated Recycled Container Cleaners
WildClean Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products are Toxin-Free
Sustainable Waterproof Footwear
CCILU Unveils the Fish Water Shoes with an Eco Design
Aluminum Plastic-Free Water Packaging
The Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water Comes in New Packaging
Chemical-Reducing Tap Water Devices
Filterbaby Was Designed to Improve Skin Health
Drinking Water-Generating Jackets
Pavel Hedström Designs the New Fog X Jacket that Collects Fog
Recycled Wastewater Beers
Epic Cleantec is Upcycling Wastewater into Circular Beer
Premium Classic Canteens
The Stanley Legendary Classic Canteen is Durable and Reliable
Affordable Portable Dishwashers
The 'Shabosh' is a Water-Efficient Square-Foot Dishwasher
3D-Printed Terracotta Coolers
Simon Pavy and Entreautre Designs a New Low-Tech Cooler
Direct-to-Consumer Hydropanels
Source Global Seeks to Answer Impending Resource Depletion
Recycled Chlorophyll Water Bottles
Chlorophyll Water Launched 100% rPET Bottles
Smart Pet Water Fountains
The Caremi Mobile Smart Pet Water Fountain Tracks How Much Pets Drink
Atmospheric Filtration Water Systems
The Spout Atmospheric Water Generator Works Anywhere
Tennis Court Water Stations
The Evian Refill Water System Will Be at Wimbledon
Self-Cooling Outdoor Tents
Researchers Help Keep Campers Cool with Temperature-Regulating Tents
Flexibly Filtered Water Dispensers
The 'Waterdrop A1' Dispenses Both Hot & Cold Purified Water
Pressurized Sun-Warmed Showers
The Quechua Pressure Solar Camping Shower Has a 10-Liter Capacity
Infusing Water Purifiers
The 'Bello' is a Countertop Water Purifier with Flavor-Infusing Functions
Two-in-One Drinking Vessels
Bottlecup Combines an Insulated Water Bottle with a Coffee Cup
Accessible Shower Designs
The Showee Eco-Smart Shower Revolutionizes the Showering Experience
Plastic-Reduced Handwash Bottles
PZ Cussons Taps Terracycle to Create Refillable Packaging
Eco-Friendly Dissolving Shampoo Bottles
BBDO Guerrero Designs the Dissolving Bottles of Shampoo
Outdoor Water Sink Stations
Weltrevee Presents the New Contemporary Waterworks Outdoor Sink
Kid-Focused Hydration Beverages
Caliwater Launches a New Kids Line for Optimal Hydration
Powdered Facial Cleansers
Yodi's All-Natural Facial Cleanser is Waterless
Beautifying Humidifiers
Kaltech Made a First-of-Its-Kind Beauty Humidifier with Dual-Filter Tech
Climate-Friendly Powdered Beers
Dryest Beer Minimizes the Costs & Impact of Shipping Beer Globally
Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
Intelligent Bathroom Bathing Systems
The LG Smart Bath and Shower Purifier Refreshes Bathers
Kitchen Water Purifiers
Bluewater's Kitchen Station 1 Removes Toxins & Enhances Tap Water
Waste-Reducing Haircare Systems
Duo Haircare Pairs Powder-Based Products & Refillable Bottles
Water-Purifying Pet Fountains
The PETLIBRO PLWF115 Dockstream Water Fountain Purifies Water
Solar Rainwater-Storing Roofs
Researchers in the Netherlands are Developing 'Blue-Green Roofs'
Sustainable Bamboo Water Taps
Gessi Haute Culture Presented the Jacqueline Collection
Five-Stage Reverse Osmosis Systems
The Bluevua RO100ROPOT-Lite is Countertop-Ready
Resource-Conscious Haircare
1SAVES20 is a Rinse-Free Collection That Saves Water
Water-Covered Speaker Installations
Google and Lachlan Turczan Unveil Shaped by Water in Milan
Ocean Purity Petitons
The Dirty Protest is a Petition Signed with Real Sewage
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Modern Pet Water Fountains
PAWaii Creates the Adorable Wireless Pet Water Fountain
Self-Powered Shower Heads
UNG's Water Enhancer Harnesses Electrical Power from Water Pressure
Water-Purifying Coffee Makers
The Aqua Optima Aurora Coffee Has a Three-in-One Functionality
Splashy Canned Water
Drink Weird Sets Itself Apart with Bold Branding & Convenient Cans
Reusable Packaging Sparkling Waters
PATH Sparkling Flavored Water Comes in Aluminum Bottles
Water-Powered Family Residences
Studio Bark Unveils its Plans for the Breach House Design
Oceanic Pressure Water Purifiers
The QuenchSea Reel Provides Potable Water in Emergencies
Sustainable Ocean-Made Bottles
NEO WTR Launches the New 100% Prevented Ocean Plastic Bottles
Upgraded Water Filtration Systems
Brita Upgrades Its Elite™ Filter, Supercharging Its Capabilities
Sophisticated Drinking Vessels
The b, halfmoon Eau Carafe is Elegantly Curved for Comfort
Avian-Inspired Water Faucets
The Noken Swan Tap is Stylish and Sustainable
Compatibly Compact Water Filters
This Filter Works In Conjunction With the 'Purist' Cycling Bottle
Targeted Portable Air Purifiers
The 'Hale' Personal Air Purifier Provides Fresh Air Anywhere
Low-Waste Sustainable Spritzes
The Sustainable Spritz Eliminates the Need for Single-Use Glasses
Functional Aluminum-Packaged Waters
Water Almighty Has Seven Added Minerals and Electrolytes
Sincere Public Toilet Designs
Marc Newson Designs a Toilet with a Copper Roof in Shibuya
Gigantic Leak-Proof Waterbottles
The HydroJug Pro Boasts a 73-Oz Capacity and a Leak-Proof Design
Waterless Smart Cleaning Stations
The 3i Intelligent Cleaning Station Was Introduced at CES 2024
Battery Recycling Solutions
Gisele Azimi Experiments with Captured Carbon Dioxide
Sleek Water Dispenser Concepts
Lee Yi Chung Designs the Metapure Desktop Water Dispenser
Ready-to-Drink Seawater Cartons
Mineral-Rich Deep Water is Packaged in a Plastic Alternative
Chic Water-Filtering Bottles
LifeStraw Launches the New Go Series Water Filter Bottle
Biodegradable Single-Use Soap
Researchers at the Imperial College London Develop the Tab Soap
Sustainable Hospitality Cleaning Solutions
Kärcher India Leads Sustainable Cleaning in Hospitality
Water-Purifying Water Jugs
The Luvia by Jacob Shumaker is Inspired by Minimal Design
Sustainable Reusable Baby Bottles
Pura Debuted an Innovative Bottle Design for Babies
Daily Hydration Drink Mixes
SOS Hydration Mixes Come in Fun Flavors Like Rainbow Sherbet
Water-Saving Textile Printers
TRUE BLUE TEXTILE Highlights Kyocera's FOREARTH Printer
Colorful Water Filtration Bottles
LifeStraw Releases New Go Series Water Filter Bottles
Concentrated Cleaner Sachets
Cleanery's Multipurpose Cleaning Spray Reduces Waste Where Possible
Rental Bathroom Amenity Projects
Sojo and Clean the World Revolutionize Rental Amenities Recycling
Sustainable Ocean Plastic Bottles
Lidl Utilizes Prevented Ocean Plastic for its New Bottle Designs
App-Enabled Water Dispensers
Xiaomi Debuts the Sleek 'Mijia Instant Hot Water Dispenser'
Agriculture Water Treatment Systems
Clear Comfort Unveils CCW2000 Series for Water Efficiency
Ultra-Filtration Pet Water Fountains
PETLIBRO's Glacier Fountain Eliminates 99.9% of Bacteria
Replenishing Mineral Water Campaigns
Crazy Water's Crazy Dry January Makes Not Drinking Fun
Accessible Bathroom Collections
MAC Faucets Aims to Enhance Inclusivity and Comfort
UV-C LED Water Purifiers
The AquiSense PearlAqua Deca 30C Kills 99.99% of Pathogens
Diminutive Water Disinfection Systems
The 'PearlAqua Micro A' Offers Robust UV-C LED Disinfection
Water-Producing Draped Structures
Alsar Atelier and Oscar Zamorea Design the Bogotá Fog Catcher
Miniature Water Filtration Straws
LifeStraw Unveils the New Peak Solo for Clean Drinking Water
Accessible Bathroom Capsules
Victoria Plum Expands its Products to Support Accessibility Needs
Clean Water CSR Campaigns
The Give Water, Give Health Campaign Provides Clean Water for Thousands
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Cold Therapy Water Systems
The SILIENT Cold Water System Has an App-Connected Design
Educational Water Campaigns
Suntory Boasts the Mizuiku-Education Program for Children
Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions
Daniel Ryabakken Installs the Shelter Pavilion in Stockholm
Energetic Filtered Water Campaigns
Brita's Taste Over Everything Campaign is Youthful & Optimistic
Charitable Hygiene Supply Initiatives
Purse Project Collects Personal Care Goods for Those in Need
Waterless Boat-Cleaning Products
Sea Clean UK Launches a Line of Waterless Boat Cleaners
Water Purification Shower Heads
The 'SHOWR' Shower Head Filter System Has an NSF42 Filter
Accessible Floating Public Pools
+ POOL Can Be Utilized in Bodies of Water Around the City
Water Filtering Pitcher Concepts
The Tranquil Osoi Pitcher Concept is Designed for Kinto
Eco-Friendly Vodka Cocktails
Bali Water's Paradise Pack Helps to Tidy Up Waterways
Mineralizing Water-Sanitizing Carbonators
Carbon8 One-Touch Sparkling Water Maker is Bottle-Free