About WATALUX
WATALUX is a Geneva-based social enterprise developing and distributing decentralized chlorine production solutions for safe water, healthcare and humanitarian response.
Born from more than a decade of research, WATA technology enables chlorine to be produced locally from water, salt and electricity — where it is actually needed.
Our story
Early 2000s
WATA technology emerges from research led by the Antenna Foundation in Geneva, exploring decentralized electrochlorination as a practical solution for safe water.
10+ years
A decade of R&D and field experience transforms the concept into a range of simple electrochlorination systems designed for demanding operating environments.
2018
WATALUX SA is created as a spin-off to bring WATA from research into a dedicated commercial and industrial structure, while preserving its social-impact mission.
Today
WATALUX develops, produces and distributes WATA solutions internationally. Systems are assembled in Geneva with a local social-integration partner, then deployed through customers, humanitarian organizations and a growing network of local partners.
4,200+
WATA units deployed
25+
Countries
5.6 M
People reached
16,000+
Consumables supplied
Our mission
WATALUX's mission is to turn practical innovation into lasting impact for communities facing the greatest challenges.
We develop and distribute simple, affordable and sustainable solutions that strengthen access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation.
The team
CEO · Board Member
Joel leads WATALUX's strategy, partnerships and business development. An entrepreneur with experience co-founding solar companies serving African markets, he brings together energy, water and business development to expand WATA's reach and build long-term partnerships.
COO
An EPFL trained chemical engineer with strong QA experience, Leïla coordinates WATALUX's production, logistics, administration and project follow-up. She helps ensure that WATA systems move efficiently from production in Geneva to customers and projects in the field, while supporting the day-to-day operational backbone of the company.
CTO & Sales · Board Member
Hachem leads WATALUX's technical development and works closely with customers from first contact through system design, implementation and field deployment. An EPFL-trained chemical engineer with humanitarian WASH experience, he bridges engineering, sales and project delivery to turn WATA technology into practical solutions for each context.
Chairman
Urs is an economist and international development specialist with decades of experience in sustainable development and market-based approaches. A former Country Director of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in Bangladesh and India, he brings to WATALUX extensive expertise in international cooperation, social entrepreneurship and inclusive business models.
Partners & representatives
WATALUX works with trusted local representatives who bring WATA closer to the field — providing local contact, delivery, installation, training and after-sales support.
Tap a highlighted country to see its local representative.
Beyond our representative network, WATALUX works with specialized industrial and technical partners for manufacturing, dosing, solar power and system integration.
Partners
Affiliations and certifications
Member of the Swiss water sector network.
Certified B Corporation.
Verified on the Good Market platform.
WATA labelled as an efficient solution.
WATA technology evaluated under the WHO Scheme.
Member of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services.
