Our Team
Experience that Adds Up
VersaWater is the ideal team to succeed in improving clean water access. For 20 years, engineers from Cornell University and AguaClara Reach have been implementing elegantly simple drinking water treatment plants. The Center for Education, Conservation, and Research at Inter American University of Puerto Rico has been working with small communities for over 30 years monitoring water quality and preparing operators for certification. The Institute for Sustainability Engagement (ISE) at Syracuse University provides technical assistance and training related to water infrastructure finance and project planning across U.S. EPA Region 2 via ISE’s Environmental Finance Center.
Together, our team combines decades of on-the-ground experience, technical expertise, and community-focused support to help small communities move from water challenges to solutions that are reliable, affordable, and built to perform when it matters most.
Supported by the NSF Convergence Accelerator
Funded by a U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Convergence Accelerator award, VersaWater advances innovative water systems. The team’s Phase 1 work developed proof-of-concept toward a competitive Phase 2 proposal for broader impact. The project was selected for Phase 2 funding and work is currently underway.
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Cornell University Engineering is the project lead overseeing engineering research, system design, and technology acceleration, and collaborating on technology development to improve safe, affordable drinking water solutions for small and underserved communities.
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AguaClara Reach develops and supports the implementation of innovative water treatment technology, including a new product line of modular, prefabricated AguaClara water treatment plants and automated coagulant dosing technology.
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The Center for Education, Conservation, and Research at Inter American University of Puerto Rico supports engagement, research, and on-the-ground coordination to ensure our solutions align with community needs and regional conditions.
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The Institute for Sustainability Engagement at Syracuse University supports community engagement and provides technical assistance and training to help small communities access, manage, and sustain improved drinking water systems.