WaterHealth International's patented, award-winning technology, UV Waterworks™ (UVW™) was invented to address the needs of underserved communities around the world. This patented, award-winning technology uses an ultraviolet light source suspended in air to inactivate a broad range of microorganisms.  Dr. Ashok Gadgil, VP of Scientific Affairs for WHI, developed UVW at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and has received international acclaim for his invention and its ability to deliver high-quality water at very low cost.

UV Waterworks™ (UVW™), employs a unique ultraviolet system configuration in which the ultraviolet light source is suspended in air, and features a specially designed, gravity-driven water flow channel. UV disinfection is an extremely safe, reliable, and environmentally superior method of disinfecting water for human consumption and other uses. UVW delivers a high dose of ultraviolet light that inactivates microorganisms through disruption of their DNA processes. When organisms try to replicate, they die.

UV Waterworks has been tested extensively by third-party laboratories to verify its efficacy against a broad range of bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause acute, often fatal, waterborne diseases. Coupled with a multi-stage filtration system that also removes silt, bad tastes, and odors, UV Waterworks is a complete water-disinfection solution. The water produced exceeds the potable water standards of the World Health Organization.

In both its operational characteristics and application potential, UV Waterworks' process and design represent a significant departure from existing potable water purification processes, such as conventional UV systems, reverse osmosis, ozonation, and chlorination. Benefits of the technology include high efficacy, high throughput, a small footprint, and long-term reliability. The modular design means that systems can be scaled to serve communities of various sizes. Non-proprietary components that are coupled with UVW in WHI's installations are readily available in most parts of the world. Ease-of-use and low maintenance requirements mean that our systems can be deployed even in the most remote locations.