Who we are
Our mission
To develop and distribute simple, affordable and sustainable solutions to the water, hygiene and sanitation needs of disadvantaged populations
Our Vision
Every human being must have decent access to water and sanitation
Our DNA
Based in Geneva, WATALUX SA is a spin-off company of the Antenna Foundation in 2018. Recognized as a public utility, Antenna is committed to scientific research and the dissemination of innovative and accessible solutions to meet the essential needs of the most underprivileged with a view to sustainable development, social justice and autonomy.
The Team
Hachem ZNAIDI 
Chief Technical Offier
As an EPFL engineer trained at Switzerland’s prestigious EPFL polytechnic. He specializessing in chemistry and biotechnology and, Hachem manages the current and future technical developments of our solutions for the water and sanitation needs of the poorest people.
Affiliations
Global Community of Practice (CoP) on Decentralized Chlorination Production
CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
WATA has been certified by the WHO as providing targeted protection against bacteria and viruses. The technology has been awarded one star in the WHO’s International Scheme to Evaluate Household Water Treatment Technologies.
Read the report.
The WATA technology has been endorsed by the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions based on the assessment of independent experts.
Find out more.
WATALUX is a certified B-Corp, one of more than 5,000 companies in 50 countries that are working to redefine what success in the business world should look like. Learn more about the B-Corp label.
Watalux’s commitment to focusing on the basic needs of the poorest people has also earned it the title “Best For the World.” This means that Watalux’s score for its beneficiaries is one of the highest 5% in the world.
On the occasion of the World Water Forum, which took place in Senegal in 2022, three WATA projects received the label “Dakar 2022 Initiative.”
The labelled projects are:
- Equipping 59 health centers to combat Covid-19 in Burkina Faso
- Installation of 124 disinfection units to strengthen hospital hygiene in Chad
- The implementation of a water treatment system in 31 village networks in Benin
In 2022, Watalux was selected among thirty Swiss companies and organizations to participate in the Swiss Ethics Award 2022.
More information on this prize organized by the HEIG-VD vocational training, here.
WATALUX participates in the “Best for Geneva” program, a program that brings together all companies in Geneva that strive to strengthen their communities and promote a healthy environment.
In 2017, WATALUX won the “Swiss Bluetec Bridge” award, which provided financial support and guidance throughout the company’s development phase. Beyond the support provided, this recognition from the Swiss Development Agency (SDC), proves the enormous potential of WATA technology.