We exist because clean water saves lives
Our Mission
WaterStep was founded on a simple belief: access to clean water is a human right. Everything we do, the technology we build, the people we train, the crises we respond to, flows from that belief.
Our mission statement
“To empower people with sustainable tools, training, and technologies that improve health and save lives.”
How it started
Twenty-five years and counting
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Everything we do starts with water
Three interconnected areas
From engineering to emergency response, WaterStep works across three interconnected areas, all in service of the same goal.
Technology & Solutions
We design, manufacture, and deploy patented water treatment and sanitation technology built for crisis and development contexts.
Explore our solutions →
Training & Capacity Building
We train local leaders, NGO staff, and community members to operate and maintain water systems, creating independence, not dependency.
See how we train →
Emergency Water Relief
When disaster strikes, WaterStep deploys. We provide rapid water relief in the critical window when waterborne disease is most deadly.
Learn about relief work →Our team
The people behind the mission
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Our partners
We do not do this work alone
WaterStep works alongside a global network of NGOs, manufacturers, distributors, and government partners, all united by a commitment to clean water for all.
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