Making Water Out Of Thin Air

Depending on where you live in the world, water can be seen as a very valuable commodity. Some places have water shortages, and it can be painstakingly difficult to find adequate aquatic resources. Element Four has created a device that could potentially put a massive dent in the fight for providing water to the masses.

The ‘Watermill’ is a machine that can condense moisture present in the air and purify to make drinkable water. The machine works simply; it draws air in and filters out the dirt and pollutants. Then it cools at the temperature that dew is able to form. Then UV light is used to take care of any disease that could be found in the newly condensed liquid.

There are a couple of obvious benefits of the Watermill. First, is being able to provide water to drier, and more arid places in the US. Second, it’s a more environmentally friendlier way to provide drinkable water than plastic bottles or containers. For the average consumer, the greatest benefit is the savings from the cost of the machine. It’s $1,200, but according to Elemental Four the machine will pay for itself in two years time.

The device will go on sale Spring 2009.