Drinkable utilizes electrochemical sensors to provide rapid and accurate testing of drinking water for contaminants such as heavy metals and bacteria. This technology addresses the widespread issue of unsafe drinking water, particularly in private wells and aging municipal systems, by delivering results in just three minutes.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Access to rapid and accurate water quality testing is limited, particularly for private well owners and those relying on aging municipal infrastructure. Traditional lab testing methods are often time-consuming and expensive, delaying necessary interventions to address contamination from heavy metals, chemicals, and bacteria.
Solution
Drinkable offers a rapid water-testing solution using electrochemical sensors to detect contaminants in drinking water. The device provides results in approximately three minutes, identifying the presence of heavy metals like lead, arsenic, and uranium, as well as agricultural chemicals and bacteria. Users can test their water by placing the Drinkable sensor in a cup of water and pressing a button, receiving immediate feedback on water quality. The company also offers a mobile app that provides expanded results, including a breakdown of water chemistry, health risk assessments, and guidance on water treatment options.
Target Audience
Drinkable's primary customers are private well owners and individuals concerned about the safety of their tap water due to aging municipal infrastructure.
Features
- Electrochemical sensors for rapid detection of heavy metals, chemicals, and bacteria in water
- Results displayed in approximately 3 minutes
- Mobile app (coming soon) for expanded water diagnostics, health risk assessments, and treatment guidance
- Detects common contaminants such as lead, arsenic, uranium, manganese, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium
- E. coli test strips included for pathogen detection
- Simple, user-friendly design for easy at-home testing