These 3 Start-Ups Are Turning Sea Water Into Drinking Water

About 4 billion people worldwide experience extreme water scarcity in at least one month of the year. By 2030, the UN estimates that there will be a 40% deficit in freshwater. Desalination is one of the fastest-growing methods to provide drinking water. Manhat, Desolenator and Oneka’s solutions use clean power sources and are friendly with the environment. Innovation and entrepreneurship will play a key role in building water security. HCL and UpLink have launched the Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative to find and support solutions that protect and restore the world’s freshwater systems. How would you solve the world’s water crisis?