The startup operates weatherproof filtered water refill stations that utilize existing plumbing infrastructure to provide clean water by removing chemical, biological, and physical contaminants. This solution addresses the need for accessible, sustainable hydration options in public spaces while reducing reliance on single-use plastic bottles.
Funding
$560K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Access to clean and affordable drinking water in public spaces is often limited, leading to reliance on single-use plastic water bottles. The environmental impact of plastic waste continues to be a growing concern.
Solution
Instream Water provides a network of filtered water refill stations in public locations, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to purchasing bottled water. Customers can use a mobile app to load funds and dispensing preferences, then use either a smart bottle/band or a standard credit/debit card to dispense water. The stations utilize existing plumbing infrastructure and advanced filtration technology to remove physical, chemical, and biological contaminants from the source water. This approach reduces plastic waste while providing convenient access to chilled, ambient, or sparkling water.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes environmentally conscious consumers seeking convenient and affordable access to filtered water in public spaces, as well as organizations looking to host refill stations to promote sustainability.
Features
- IoT-enabled refill stations with real-time connectivity for monitoring performance and predictive maintenance
- NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 55 certified filters to remove contaminants
- Multiple dispensing options: chilled, ambient, and sparkling water
- Mobile app for account management, loading funds, and setting dispensing preferences
- Compatibility with smart bottles/bands using NFC technology for effortless transactions
- Acceptance of credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Wallet
- Machine learning algorithms for predictive maintenance and performance monitoring