One device to make water safe to drink. When you need it.
How it Works!
Our UV-H2O-Box is very simple to operate. Just add water and... crank.
When do you need
a UV-H2O-Box?
Our products use ultraviolet light (UV) to kill bacteria, parasites, and viruses
Current News
Closing the Water Access Gap
Jul 27, 2020
Jul 27, 2020
This is an excellent article/study from the US Water Alliance discussing the water access crisis – IN THE UNITED STATES. Read more…
First production run
Jun 26, 2020
Jun 26, 2020
Our first official production units are here!! Read more…
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DayZero® WB-GX Water Boxes Available Now
Our family water box is a water treatment appliance which uses ultraviolet (UV) light to disinfect water for drinking and cooking. It applies technology which is already proven and widely used in municipal water systems, but scales it down for use by single families.
WB-GX Water Box Model WB-GX
- germicidal UV bulb
- generator
- AC adapter
- Canvas Bag
- car cigarette lighter adapter
- funnel
- outlet valve
- outlet cap
- 1-minute sandglass timer
- 1 gallon blue high density polyethylene tank
- Power can be supplied by hand-cranking,
or from a 110V AC electrical outlet,
or an automobile 12V DC outlet;
both adapters are included.
When external power is used,
an automatic timer turns off the bulb
after 1 minute. - Germicidal ultraviolet fluorescent bulbs contain a tiny amount of mercury and should be disposed of according to the rules for CFL bulbs, or else returned to DZW for disposal. DZW supports the concept of the circular economy and has adopted "circular manufacturing". Serviceable parts salvaged from older products may sometimes be used instead of brand new parts in new water boxes.
$399
WB-GX Water Box Model WB-CERT4
4-Pack for Community Emergency Response Teams
Each water box has:
- germicidal UV bulb
- generator
- outlet cap
- 1 gallon blue high density polyethylene tank
- Power can be supplied by hand-cranking,
or from a 110V AC electrical outlet,
or an automobile 12V DC outlet;
both adapters are included.
When external power is used,
an automatic timer turns off the bulb
after 1 minute. - Germicidal ultraviolet fluorescent bulbs contain a tiny amount of mercury and should be disposed of according to the rules for CFL bulbs, or else returned to DZW for disposal. DZW supports the concept of the circular economy and has adopted "circular manufacturing". Serviceable parts salvaged from older products may sometimes be used instead of brand new parts in new water boxes.
Accessories may be ordered separately from DayZero or directly from DayZero’s suppliers.
$1299
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Resources
Boil Water Advisories
- Portion of Fort Lauderdale under precautionary boil water advisory - Local 10 News[2020-05-14]
- Boil water advisory for residents in Ivey - 41 WMGT[2020-05-14]
- Boil Water Advisory to Remain in Effect Until September 2020 - YMM News[2020-05-14]
Lack of Clean/Safe Water in North America
- Irish Fundraising Supports Clean Water For Native Americans During Pandemic - Aquanow.info[2020-05-11]
- Irish Return an Old Favor, Helping Native Americans Battling the Virus - NY Times[2020-05-05]
Emergency Preparedness
- How Portland’s Earthquake Preppers Are Planning for the Worst City Lab - City Lab[2019-12-18]
- The 7 Most Important Supplies for a Starter Earthquake Kit - New York Times[2019-06-18]
- The Best Emergency Preparedness Supplies - Wirecutter[2020-03-13]
UV Light and the Coronavirus
- Coronavirus FAQs: Can Sunlight Kill The Virus? - NPR[2020-04-17]
- Does UV Light Kill Viruses and Germs? - The Strategist[2020-04-09]
- IS UV Sterilization Effective for Viruses and Bacteria - Advanced Technologies[2019-08-12]