First Prototype
Our History
Founded in 2014
Wateroam's three founders met as undergraduates at a water initiative programme in the National University of Singapore. Since then, they have brought impact to over 300,000 people in more than 43 countries.
With a common passion to work for a greater good, the co-founders came together to build a water filtration system that can help rural communities with no access to clean water. They called it the Fieldtrate Lite - which is made up of a membrane filter fixed to the base of a lightweight plastic bag. Upon graduation, the trio realised that the Fieldtrate Lite was more than just a water project, but an innovation that could improve many lives globally. This realisation led to the birth of a professionally-run social enterprise that pursues and reaches communities deprived of clean water. Through stringent tests and research over the years, Wateroam has produced new iterations of award-winning, patented water filtration systems - the ROAMfilter™ Plus and ROAMfilter™ Ultra. Both are designed for maximum filtration speed and quality, catered specifically for the needs of rural and disaster-hit areas.
The co-founders of Wateroam, driven by a shared passion for creating positive impact, developed the Fieldtrate Lite—a lightweight water filtration system designed for rural communities without clean water access. Upon realizing its global potential, they established a professionally-ran social enterprise to address water scarcity. Over the years, Wateroam has innovated award-winning, patented systems like the ROAMfilter™ Plus and ROAMfilter™ Ultra, designed for high-speed, high-quality filtration in rural and disaster-affected areas.
Our Timeline
2014
First Deployment to Indonesia and Cambodia
Our First Award - RIsing Hydropreneur Star!
ROAMfilter™ Lite is introduced
First Event at Base of Pyramid World Convention Expo
Wateroam established
First Disaster Response together with Relief SG
Wateroam's First International Press Feature
Our Co-Founder, Vincent, is recognized as a UN Young Leader for Sustainable Development Guide
ROAMfilter™ Plus was born
Introduction of water test kits into our product line
Wateroam turns Five!
Wateroam wins at ASEAN Business Award
Wateroam impacted more than 100,000 people around the world
Safe Water for Every Child Myanmar Launched
Zayed Sustainability Prize Winner (Water Category)
2023
WEF Global Freshwater Challenge Winner (Top Innovator Award)
SAFE STEPS D-Tech Award Winner (Disaster Technology Competition)
Prestige 40 under 40 Feature
Our Watermark
As of July 2020, we have left our watermark across 38 countries and impacted over 100,000 lives.
This is only the start of our mission. There is still an urgent need for clean water across the globe and we are constantly working hard to eradicate global water poverty.
We've come a long way since we started in 2014! Take a journey back to the beginning to see all that we've done.
Our Team
Meet our team of water evangelists! Learn about how our diverse personalities come together to make the perfect team.
Our Highlights
Wateroam has received numerous accolades, garnered significant media attention, and attended multiple exhibitions and events.
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Travel and Outdoor Adventures
Our portable solutions are perfect for those who are always on the move. With Wateroam, you can have access to clean and safe water no matter where you are, whether you’re camping, hiking, or traveling.
Rural Development
Challenges prevent clean pipelines being constructed in rural areas, bottled water is expensive and damaging to the environment. Without access to safe drinking water, communities drink from sources that are not protected from contamination.
Disaster Relief
Every year, 95 million people are affected by natural disasters across the world. During a crisis, vulnerable populations struggle to meet their basic needs. Without clean water, children and their families are susceptible to illness, dehydration and death.
Learn more from our blogs
The sanitation situation
Learn about the true impact of the sanitation crisis and how it threatens the lives of people living in low-income regions.
Sanitation saves lives after a disaster
Read to learn about the key areas in Sphere Standards that need to be adhered to during a disaster response.
The Water Crisis: Indonesia
Next in the Water Crisis series, we look at Indonesia, where the high frequency of climate-related disasters deprive them of safe and clean water...