7 air-to-water generators that could help ease global water scarcity

The article discusses the growing challenge of global water scarcity and highlights atmospheric water generators (AWGs) as innovative solutions that extract drinkable water directly from humid air. AWGs can provide sustainable water sources in drought-prone and remote areas, reducing reliance on bottled water and traditional supply chains. These machines often incorporate advanced purification technologies such as UV sterilization, reverse osmosis, and carbon filtration to ensure the water is safe and palatable. Seven leading companies developing AWG technologies are profiled. AirJoule (Delaware) uses metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for energy-efficient, chemical-free water extraction, suitable for arid and urban environments. Aqua Ubique (Australia) offers systems that condense, filter, and remineralize water to reduce plastic waste and carbon emissions. Untap! (Sweden) focuses on off-grid, renewable energy-powered AWGs for rural and disaster-affected areas. ATMOS (India) provides scalable solutions with comprehensive purification for regions facing water scarcity and